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The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is very concerned about Northern Ireland (NI) farmers being able to access genetics which they rely on from the rest of the UK after January 1, 2021.
Following the end of the transition period, Great Britain (GB) will be treated as a third country adding extra complications when transporting livestock to NI and there is further worry that because of this, GB/NI trade could come to an end.
UFU animal health and welfare chairman Andrew McCammond said:
“Despite the announcement in the House of Commons on Wednesday, December 9th, no acceptable solution was found for sanitary and phytosanitary checks for animals moving from GB to NI.
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Concern over NI farmers access to genetics after 1 January
14 December 2020 |
The UFU has raised concern over the future of animal movement between GB and NI
Implementing new rules that interfere with trade between Britain and Northern Ireland will have a detrimental effect on farmers access to genetics, a union has warned.
Britain will be treated as a third country after the end of the transition period, adding extra complications when transporting livestock to NI, the Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) says.
NI farmers rely heavily on sourcing breeding stock from the British mainland, and any inability to access these animals in the future could threaten the region s farming industry.
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