President of the Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) Ivor Ferguson welcomed the news that the United Kingdom has been given extra time to leave the European Union until October 31.

He said: “This is good news for agriculture. The prime minister, the government and the rest of parliament should put the country's interests first and agree on how the UK can leave the EU by closing the deal before October 31. Continuing uncertainty is damaging our agricultural industry. ”

Meanwhile, the Ulster Farmers Union says that although Brexit could not be avoided, Britain will be granted the status of a third country with the EU.

Ferguson said: “It is encouraging that trade can continue in the absence of a Brexit deal, but like trade with a third country, it will be far from friction. Undoubtedly, farmers will have additional documents, bureaucracy, disappointment and cost. In particular, dairy farmers in Northern Ireland will face serious trade barriers. ”

In the absence of a transaction, the status of a third country confirms that the UK has fulfilled the necessary animal health and biosafety guarantees necessary for the export of live animals and animal products to the EU, which will allow to continue most of the agricultural trade.