Registered farmers under 40 will be given preference when the Government issues a call for expressions of interest for land returned to it by other farmers, under a new scheme.

Minister for Fair Competition and Small Businesses Jason Azzopardi said in the past registered farmers who were no longer interested in working government land returned it.

Through a new procedure, whenever this happens priority would be given to younger, professional farmers.

Another scheme is intended for professional farmers who are not recognised by the Land Property Division.

As from January 4 they will be recognised by the division.

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