UK: Sheep sector calls for urgent clarity over new NI Windsor Framework

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called for 'urgent clarity' over the potential for the easing of trade in breeding sheep between Northern Ireland and Britain. The body has also called for more information on future of access to medicines following the announcement of the Northern Ireland Framework last month. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced the new deal which aims to fix post-Brexit problems in Northern Ireland. This included the development of a ‘green lane’ for goods destined for the nation and a ‘red lane’ for those destined for the European Union. However, since its agreement, the sheep sector has been working to identify any detail that would impact the two pressing issues for the livestock industry; movements and medicines. Northern Irish farmers rely heavily on sourcing breeding stock from the British mainland. NSA chief executive Phil Stocker said: “It is a welcome relief that many troubling ...