UK and Irish farm representatives restate importance of Brexit deal
The leaders of the IFA and NFU have been in regular contact and as Brexit talks head towards a crunch point, they have set out the key priorities for farmers.
President of the Irish Farmers Association Tim Cullinan and president of the National Farmers Union in the UK Minette Batters have issued a joint statement on the importance of avoiding a no-deal Brexit.
The two farm leaders have been in regular contact and, as talks head towards a crunch point, they have set out the key priorities for farmers.
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IFA and NFU re-affirmed the importance of avoiding a ‘no-deal’ scenario and appealed to both sets of negotiators to remain steadfast in pursuit of an agreement for arrangements on 1 January.
Batters and Cullinan re-stated their firm commitment to the adherence to world-class standards that underpin food production in the UK and Ireland, and insisted that any future deal guarantees full recognition of these standards.
Trade on the island of Ireland, and the trade flows east-west and west-east are important to the economies on these islands. Every effort must be made to safeguard trade in agri-food goods, which plays a crucial role in the prosperity of rural communities.
The IFA and NFU re-affirmed their commitment to working together for the benefit of Irish and British farmers.
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The leaders of the IFA and NFU have been in regular contact and as Brexit talks head towards a crunch point, they have set out the key priorities for farmers.
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President of the Irish Farmers Association Tim Cullinan and president of the National Farmers Union in the UK Minette Batters have issued a joint statement on the importance of avoiding a no-deal Brexit.
The two farm leaders have been in regular contact and, as talks head towards a crunch point, they have set out the key priorities for farmers.
Priorities
IFA and NFU re-affirmed the importance of avoiding a ‘no-deal’ scenario and appealed to both sets of negotiators to remain steadfast in pursuit of an agreement for arrangements on 1 January.
Batters and Cullinan re-stated their firm commitment to the adherence to world-class standards that underpin food production in the UK and Ireland, and insisted that any future deal guarantees full recognition of these standards.
Trade on the island of Ireland, and the trade flows east-west and west-east are important to the economies on these islands. Every effort must be made to safeguard trade in agri-food goods, which plays a crucial role in the prosperity of rural communities.
The IFA and NFU re-affirmed their commitment to working together for the benefit of Irish and British farmers.
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