Hill Farming

Why Should the Area of Natural Constraint (ANC) Should be Reinstated in Northern Ireland (NI)?

Why Should the Area of Natural Constraint (ANC) Should be Reinstated in Northern Ireland (NI)?

ANC farmers underpin NI livestock sector and remain central to the sustainability of many rural communities. This is particularly true across Severely Disadvantaged Areas (SDA), where predominantly grass-based livestock systems are often the only viable form of agriculture. However, the..