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‘Our livestock sector is not up for sale’ – Chestnutt
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<blockquote data-quote="Agriland RSS" data-source="post: 7916538" data-attributes="member: 105608"><p>Written by Agriland Team from Agriland</p><p></p><p>Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) president Victor Chestnutt has said that farmers are part of the climate change solution and it’s important that we all increase our environmental responsibility.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>As part of his New Years message <a href="https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/agriculture-needs-long-term-support-ufu/" target="_blank">Chestnutt</a> said:</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>“There will be challenges to overcome in 2022. With traders now facing extra costs and complexity with new checks, and additional problems with labour availability, it’s important that government does all it can to prioritise exports of our high quality, perishable agricultural products to make sure that this food is not left to go to waste.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>“Undoubtedly, there will be twists and turns as we navigate a new life within the NI Protocol.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>“While parts of the NI Protocol have been working for the agri-food industry, several continue to cause significant difficulties.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>“We will be continuing our efforts in 2022 to gain relaxations and find solutions to these practical problems.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>“The recent launch of the Future Agricultural Policy Proposals for NI consultation, is a major milestone for the industry.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>“It is a once in a generation opportunity to redefine agriculture policies and support, to guarantee the sustainability of our unique family farm structure going forward.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>“This is vital to ensure NI farmers can continue to produce food to the highest standards delivering for consumers, while protecting and enhancing the environment.”</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><h2>Addressing TB</h2><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>“2022 is going to be the year when TB is addressed once and for all,” Chestnutt added.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>“In the summary report on the Department’s Proposed Implementation and Next Steps of the bTB eradication Strategy for NI, it’s very clear that our farmers want the implementation of a strategy without delay.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>“One that tackles TB in all of its hosts to eradicate the disease at long last.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><h2>Food production</h2><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>“The NI farming industry’s desire to continue producing fantastic food, produced to some of the highest standards in the world, remains steadfast,” he added.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>“I truly believe there is more that brings us together than divides us, and the Ulster Farmers’ Union is a template to follow.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>“UFU members are a coalition of views that come together to fight for the greater common good.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>“We have members in the highest hills, lowest lowlands and everywhere in-between.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>“Our members all have different challenges and ambitions. Yet, as an industry, we are interdependent on each other.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>“In many ways, this is our strength and something that the political process can learn from.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The post <a href="https://www.agriland.co.uk/farming-news/our-livestock-sector-is-not-up-for-sale-chestnutt/" target="_blank">‘Our livestock sector is not up for sale’ – Chestnutt</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.agriland.co.uk" target="_blank">Agriland.co.uk</a>.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.agriland.co.uk/farming-news/our-livestock-sector-is-not-up-for-sale-chestnutt/" target="_blank">Continue reading on the Agriland Website...</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Agriland RSS, post: 7916538, member: 105608"] Written by Agriland Team from Agriland Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) president Victor Chestnutt has said that farmers are part of the climate change solution and it’s important that we all increase our environmental responsibility. As part of his New Years message [URL='https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/agriculture-needs-long-term-support-ufu/']Chestnutt[/URL] said: “There will be challenges to overcome in 2022. With traders now facing extra costs and complexity with new checks, and additional problems with labour availability, it’s important that government does all it can to prioritise exports of our high quality, perishable agricultural products to make sure that this food is not left to go to waste. “Undoubtedly, there will be twists and turns as we navigate a new life within the NI Protocol. “While parts of the NI Protocol have been working for the agri-food industry, several continue to cause significant difficulties. “We will be continuing our efforts in 2022 to gain relaxations and find solutions to these practical problems. “The recent launch of the Future Agricultural Policy Proposals for NI consultation, is a major milestone for the industry. “It is a once in a generation opportunity to redefine agriculture policies and support, to guarantee the sustainability of our unique family farm structure going forward. “This is vital to ensure NI farmers can continue to produce food to the highest standards delivering for consumers, while protecting and enhancing the environment.” [HEADING=1]Addressing TB[/HEADING] “2022 is going to be the year when TB is addressed once and for all,” Chestnutt added. “In the summary report on the Department’s Proposed Implementation and Next Steps of the bTB eradication Strategy for NI, it’s very clear that our farmers want the implementation of a strategy without delay. “One that tackles TB in all of its hosts to eradicate the disease at long last. [HEADING=1]Food production[/HEADING] “The NI farming industry’s desire to continue producing fantastic food, produced to some of the highest standards in the world, remains steadfast,” he added. “I truly believe there is more that brings us together than divides us, and the Ulster Farmers’ Union is a template to follow. “UFU members are a coalition of views that come together to fight for the greater common good. “We have members in the highest hills, lowest lowlands and everywhere in-between. “Our members all have different challenges and ambitions. Yet, as an industry, we are interdependent on each other. “In many ways, this is our strength and something that the political process can learn from. The post [URL='https://www.agriland.co.uk/farming-news/our-livestock-sector-is-not-up-for-sale-chestnutt/']‘Our livestock sector is not up for sale’ – Chestnutt[/URL] appeared first on [URL='https://www.agriland.co.uk']Agriland.co.uk[/URL]. [url="https://www.agriland.co.uk/farming-news/our-livestock-sector-is-not-up-for-sale-chestnutt/"]Continue reading on the Agriland Website...[/url] [/QUOTE]
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