Conor D McGuinness: Says Brazilian Beef Threatens Irish Farmers
Conor D McGuinness said the importation of Brazilian beef threatens Irish farmers' livelihoods and undermines production standards. He said farmers feel undermined, ignored and "livid" because Brazilian beef production clashes with the standards Irish farmers must follow.
Farmers' reaction
McGuinness said farmers feel undermined, they feel ignored, taken for granted, and that they are angry and livid about the importation of Brazilian beef.
Threat to livelihoods
He described the importation of Brazilian beef as representing an existential threat to farmers' livelihoods.
Production standards contrast
McGuinness argued that the way Brazilian beef is produced runs completely contrary to the standards to which Irish farmers are held.
Irish regulations and quality
He said the regulations that Irish farmers must adhere to ensure Irish beef and dairy products are the best in the world.
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Taoiseach farmers feel undermined, they feel ignored, taken for granted, they're angry, they're livid in fact. Because the importation of Brazilian beef represents not only an existential threat to their livelihoods, but the way Brazilian beef is produced runs completely contrary to the standards to which they are held. The regulations that Irish farmers must adhere to ensure our beef and dairy products are the best in the world.
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