Brexit would create a “new scale” of milk crisis, according to the European Dairy Association (EDA). But it is hopeful that recent developments in the UK mean that this week is an opportunity to ensure that Brexit does not happen.
“Brexit has the potential to create a completely new scale of a milk crisis”, EDA chair Michel Nalet wrote in a letter to EU Council President, Donald Tusk and representatives of EU member states.
“A no-deal would be disastrous for dairy farmers and consumers on both sides of the channel. This week is an opportunity to ensure that this doesn’t happen. It is a time of responsibility of all decision makers involved.”
Across the European Union, there are 700,000 dairy farms, 12,000 milk processing sites, and more than 300,000 people working in the sector.
The EDA said that if the UK asks for an extension of Article 50 beyond 29 March 2019, then the European Council should accept such a request.
“We would urge both sides to come together to work out the final details. This will ensure a smoother exit and importantly a transition period that will allow negotiations on an ambitious future trade relationship to begin quickly.”
The EDA said that the UK should leave the EU with a deal that protects the close trading relationship and ensures the long-term viability of the EU dairy sector.
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Brexit would create a “new scale” of milk crisis, according to the European Dairy Association (EDA). But it is hopeful that recent developments in the UK mean that this week is an opportunity to ensure that Brexit does not happen.
“Brexit has the potential to create a completely new scale of a milk crisis”, EDA chair Michel Nalet wrote in a letter to EU Council President, Donald Tusk and representatives of EU member states.
“A no-deal would be disastrous for dairy farmers and consumers on both sides of the channel. This week is an opportunity to ensure that this doesn’t happen. It is a time of responsibility of all decision makers involved.”
Across the European Union, there are 700,000 dairy farms, 12,000 milk processing sites, and more than 300,000 people working in the sector.
The EDA said that if the UK asks for an extension of Article 50 beyond 29 March 2019, then the European Council should accept such a request.
“We would urge both sides to come together to work out the final details. This will ensure a smoother exit and importantly a transition period that will allow negotiations on an ambitious future trade relationship to begin quickly.”
The EDA said that the UK should leave the EU with a deal that protects the close trading relationship and ensures the long-term viability of the EU dairy sector.
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