UK: Government's live export ban 'bad news' for the home market

Published 2023년 11월 8일

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The UK government's plan to ban live exports is causing concern in the industry, as farmers fear lower prices and an oversupply in the home market. The ban, set to be included in the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill, would make the UK the first European country to end the practice. Industry representatives are calling on the government to consider the long-term consequences and provide support, such as building regional abattoir capacity, to mitigate the impact on businesses.

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The government's intention to ban live exports is 'bad news' for the home market, the industry has warned amid fears that farmers may see lower prices. The industry has responded with concern to the announcement of a live export ban which was included in the King’s Speech, on Tuesday (7 November). The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill is set to put an end to live export of cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and horses for slaughter or fattening from Great Britain. "We will become the first European country to end this practice," Defra explained. "EU rules prevented any changes to these journeys, but the UK government is now free to pursue plans which would see a ban on the export of live animals for slaughter and fattening." However, the Farmers' Union of Wales (FUW) said the ban could cause an oversupply in UK markets, resulting in lower demand and therefore prices farmers receive for their stock. “Defra previously estimated that such a ban would cost the industry £6.6 million per ...

Source: FarmingUK