The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says that the results of Thursday’s election in the UK have provided some certainty for farmers after years of doubt over Brexit fears.

The comments were made following Boris Johnson’s re-election as prime minister.

“The outcome of the election has shown that Brexit will happen. For the first time in many years, our members have a bit of certainty, as prime minister Boris Johnson has made it clear that the UK will be leaving the EU on 31 January,” said UFU president Ivor Ferguson.

Objective

“Our key objective from day one was to avoid a no-deal situation and to secure trade that is as free and frictionless as possible east-west and north-south.

"Now, going forward, it is important for Northern Ireland to be involved in the Brexit negotiations to ensure that the UK’s exit from the EU supports agriculture and the food industry, allowing it to thrive, and above all, the future prosperity of family farm businesses in Northern Ireland.”

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