Debate contribution: Family Farming: Sustainability

Debate contribution by Mr Doug Beattie MC on 13 May 2024.

MLA: Mr Doug Beattie MC
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 13 May 2024
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Family Farming: Sustainability
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4488962

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I thank the Minister for his answer, which was twofold. In the first part, he disregarded the report, which was disappointing. It is clear that farmers are under severe pressure and family farming needs support. The Minister has outlined that he is not willing to legislate to require wholesalers, retailers and processors to pay at least the costs of production plus inflation-linked margins beyond that. How else will he protect or support farmers in the coming months and years?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 410/22-27.

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