SDLP Spokesperson for Agriculture and Vice Chairman of
the Agriculture Committee, Joe Byrne MLA has called for Agriculture Minister to
take urgent action to counter the falling income of the North’s farming
industry. Mr Byrne highlighted the turmoil of dairy industry as particularly
concerning for agriculture.
He said: “I have a major concern for the drop in farming
prices that is creating uncertainty and great financial stress for many
farmers. I am particularly anxious that our largest sector dairy farming which has
saw a drop of 6% last year.
“I have requested that the Agriculture committee write to
Commissioner Phil Hogan in Brussels and press for the introduction of an new
intervention scheme for dairy products. This is an essential step if milk
prices are to be stabilized and restore a sense of order in the markets across
Europe.
“It is also crucial that Michelle O’Neill lobbies
effectively in London with the DEFRA Minister, Liz Truss, in order to create a
sense of urgency for the Dairy sector in NI”
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