UFU Calls on UK Govt to Restrict Brazilian Meat Imports

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UFU calls on UK govt to restrict Brazilian meat imports

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that it is increasing pressure on the UK government to introduce restrictions on imports of Brazilian beef, poultry and other animal products. The call to action follows the European Commission‘s decision to remove Brazil from the list of countries permitted to export certain beef products to the EU from September due to antimicrobial and traceability concerns amongst their national herd. In light of the …

UFU presses UK Government to act on Brazilian meat imports

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is increasing pressure on the UK Government to introduce restrictions on Brazilian beef, poultry and other animal products following the European Union’s decision to tighten its import requirements.

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