Meat farmers fear that lower prices will lead to the disappearance of more cattle from British farms.
The charge is explained by the lack of competition in the industry, bid prices from the main producers remain at the same level, and the number of options for processors is limited.
The National Association of Beef Producers (NBA) called for an urgent meeting and investigation at parliamentary committees.
“Talking about further cuts demonstrates the contempt that processors show for farmers. Another 5 pounds reduction per kilogram is taking another £ 500,000 from family-owned businesses, ”said Chris Mallon, NBA Executive Director.
He also added that “the reasons include poor trade in by-products, poor trade in hides and the fight against consumer demand. Everyone would have some confidence if the same companies did not import the product to fill supermarket shelves in the UK. ”
Concern is very extensive. It includes the origin of the import and its subsequent labeling, the accumulation of Brexit stocks and the subsequent unloading on the UK market.
The NBA said that beef farmers and the government should work together to find a solution to this "emerging crisis."
