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09/10/2007
NFU Cymru presses minister on 20-day standstill rule
At a meeting with Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones AM yesterday, NFU Cymru again highlighted the difficulties Welsh farmers are facing as a result of the 20-day standstill rule imposed in the wake of the Foot and Mouth disease outbreak.
Speaking following the meeting, NFU Cymru President Dai Davies said, "This is the peak time for movements on and off farms, so the 20-day movement standstill poses a real headache for farmers who are trying to manage their businesses under exceptionally difficult circumstances.
"Once again we pressed the Chief Veterinary Officer for a timetable as to when the 20-day standstill will be eased. The indication we received at the meeting is that no consideration will be given to relaxing the restrictions from 20 to 6 days, until 20 days* have passed since the last breakdown.
"As Foot and Mouth was last confirmed on 30 September on premises in Surrey, we are looking to 21 October at the earliest before we can expect the Minister to announce that this restriction will be changed."
NFU Cymru also used the meeting to raise the issue of the resumption of grass markets, but were advised that there is no timetable in place as yet. However, some positive news was received with the announcement that the Assembly is to permit dispersal sales under licence
probably from midnight tonight. Farmers who are looking to hold such a sale need to get in touch with their local Animal health divisional office.
Speaking following the meeting, NFU Cymru President Dai Davies said, "This is the peak time for movements on and off farms, so the 20-day movement standstill poses a real headache for farmers who are trying to manage their businesses under exceptionally difficult circumstances.
"Once again we pressed the Chief Veterinary Officer for a timetable as to when the 20-day standstill will be eased. The indication we received at the meeting is that no consideration will be given to relaxing the restrictions from 20 to 6 days, until 20 days* have passed since the last breakdown.
"As Foot and Mouth was last confirmed on 30 September on premises in Surrey, we are looking to 21 October at the earliest before we can expect the Minister to announce that this restriction will be changed."
NFU Cymru also used the meeting to raise the issue of the resumption of grass markets, but were advised that there is no timetable in place as yet. However, some positive news was received with the announcement that the Assembly is to permit dispersal sales under licence
probably from midnight tonight. Farmers who are looking to hold such a sale need to get in touch with their local Animal health divisional office.
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