Agriculture and Climate Change (Commonwealth Union) _ Robert Carmichael, Chairman of the East Londonderry Ulster Unionist Party Association, is calling on the people of the constituency to join hands in the recovery and revitalization of Northern Ireland’s farming sector, with a special focus on the arable crop and sheep industries. Carmichael emphasizes the importance of attending agricultural shows across the province as a tangible way to show support for local farmers.
Highlighting the challenges faced by the sheep industry in Northern Ireland, Carmichael points out the frustration of the Northern Ireland Sheep Task Force with the lack of progress in future sheep schemes by the Stormont agriculture department. He notes that farmers in the province are currently at a disadvantage compared to their counterparts in the UK and the Republic of Ireland in terms of support.
Carmichael underscores the significance of sheep farming not only in the agricultural economy but also in countryside management for environmental benefits. He extends an invitation to Stormont Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir to attend these agricultural shows and witness firsthand the resilience and innovation of Northern Ireland’s farming sector.
Calling on the community to play an active role in supporting local farmers, Carmichael emphasizes the importance of rallying around the arable crop and sheep producers to aid in the regeneration of the trade in the region. He urges constituents to attend shows and purchase local products, highlighting the moral imperative of supporting the rural constituency of East Londonderry.
As farming remains a major industry in the constituency, Carmichael stresses the need for collective efforts to bolster the farming community and facilitate its recovery. He calls on the Agriculture Minister and the Stormont department to provide assistance in this battle for recovery and revitalization.
In conclusion, Carmichael’s message resonates as a rallying cry for community solidarity and action in support of Northern Ireland’s farming industry, particularly in the arable crop and sheep sectors, underscoring the crucial role of agricultural shows and local support in driving the region’s agricultural resurgence.
