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11/05/2017
Failing To Support Farmers Will Have 'Serious Consequences' - UFU
The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) has warned that failing to support farmers will have "serious consequences" for food security, the wider agri-food industry, the environment and rural areas.
UFU President Barclay Bell made the announcement after the union launched a discussion document on Brexit and options for a new Domestic Agricultural Policy.
Mr Bell said: "The Union has argued that post-Brexit support for farmers must be at least equivalent to that provided by the EU and that Northern Ireland must retain its current share of this farm support. The delivery system for this funding is likely to change and we have an ideal opportunity to design one that is better suited to UK agriculture and creates conditions for a more productive, sustainable and resilient agriculture sector.
"This is a discussion document and we want it to generate debate. Soon we will provide details of how farmers can get involved in this process and it is vital that we hear people’s thoughts and suggestions."
(CD)
UFU President Barclay Bell made the announcement after the union launched a discussion document on Brexit and options for a new Domestic Agricultural Policy.
Mr Bell said: "The Union has argued that post-Brexit support for farmers must be at least equivalent to that provided by the EU and that Northern Ireland must retain its current share of this farm support. The delivery system for this funding is likely to change and we have an ideal opportunity to design one that is better suited to UK agriculture and creates conditions for a more productive, sustainable and resilient agriculture sector.
"This is a discussion document and we want it to generate debate. Soon we will provide details of how farmers can get involved in this process and it is vital that we hear people’s thoughts and suggestions."
(CD)
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