MLA McAleer launches ANC Bill

The West Tyrone MLA (PICTURED ABOVE) said: “The Areas of Natural Constraint bill will support hill farmers and those on the most disadvantaged land.

“This bill is about putting money back into the pockets of our hard-pressed farmers.

“It’s about supporting farmers in areas of natural constraint and putting equality back into supporting those farming on the most marginal land.

“Currently, we have no scheme to support farmers in disadvantaged areas who have higher production costs and limitations on what they can do with their land. We need to see this support scheme restored just like Scotland and the south of Ireland.

“I would urge people to get behind this bill and help support our hill farmers by filling in the consultation and helping to shape this legislation.”