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09/09/2010 12:13:13
NFU chairman elected as beef vice-chairman
NFU livestock board chairman Alistair Mackintosh has been elected vice-chairman of the European agricultural union’s beef working group.
Additionally, Mr Mackintosh will sit on the European Commission’s beef advisory committee.
Speaking after his election, Mr Mackintosh said: "It is a great honour for me as a British livestock farmer to be elected to this position and I will do my utmost to represent the interests of UK and European farmers in discussions with the commission with regards to all matters relating to the beef sector.
"There are many major challenges to deal with in the coming months and years and I will do my best to ensure that the views and opinions of beef producers are heard when decisions in Brussels are made. The future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2013 will be one of our top priorities and I strongly believe that we must maintain a strong CAP that has food production as its main priority. I am also extremely concerned over the EU decision to reopen discussions with the Mercosur trading block and the potential implications this will have on European beef producers.
"While I accept there will always be competition it is vital that we have a sustainable and profitable EU and domestic production base. However, I cannot accept competition which doesn’t take into account the higher standards of animal welfare and environmental conditions that we adhere to throughout the EU. That is why I believe that any deal which does not require South American imports to meet European standards will not only be bad for farmers but also consumers who rightly expect their food to be produced to high standards.
"We need to consider what actions the commission could take to help reverse the trend of declining beef populations across Europe. This may be through measures to help support marketing and promotion initiatives and in ensuring a properly functioning fair, transparent and sustainable food chain. On top of all this we have the climate change agenda; we have to make sure that the debate is balanced and the environmental benefits of beef production are given the proper recognition they deserve.
"I am hugely excited about this role. I believe that by working together we can make a real difference and ensure that the financial and environmental benefits that EU beef production delivers to the whole of the European supply chain from producer to consumer are recognised and rewarded."
As vice-chairman Mr Mackintosh will represent the interests of beef producers from across European Union Member States.
The working party holds issue-led meetings up to four times a year.
Additionally, Mr Mackintosh will sit on the European Commission’s beef advisory committee.
Speaking after his election, Mr Mackintosh said: "It is a great honour for me as a British livestock farmer to be elected to this position and I will do my utmost to represent the interests of UK and European farmers in discussions with the commission with regards to all matters relating to the beef sector.
"There are many major challenges to deal with in the coming months and years and I will do my best to ensure that the views and opinions of beef producers are heard when decisions in Brussels are made. The future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2013 will be one of our top priorities and I strongly believe that we must maintain a strong CAP that has food production as its main priority. I am also extremely concerned over the EU decision to reopen discussions with the Mercosur trading block and the potential implications this will have on European beef producers.
"While I accept there will always be competition it is vital that we have a sustainable and profitable EU and domestic production base. However, I cannot accept competition which doesn’t take into account the higher standards of animal welfare and environmental conditions that we adhere to throughout the EU. That is why I believe that any deal which does not require South American imports to meet European standards will not only be bad for farmers but also consumers who rightly expect their food to be produced to high standards.
"We need to consider what actions the commission could take to help reverse the trend of declining beef populations across Europe. This may be through measures to help support marketing and promotion initiatives and in ensuring a properly functioning fair, transparent and sustainable food chain. On top of all this we have the climate change agenda; we have to make sure that the debate is balanced and the environmental benefits of beef production are given the proper recognition they deserve.
"I am hugely excited about this role. I believe that by working together we can make a real difference and ensure that the financial and environmental benefits that EU beef production delivers to the whole of the European supply chain from producer to consumer are recognised and rewarded."
As vice-chairman Mr Mackintosh will represent the interests of beef producers from across European Union Member States.
The working party holds issue-led meetings up to four times a year.
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