22/10/2012
Ministers Meet With Fruit Growers Association
Ulster Unionist DRD Minister Danny Kennedy MLA and Agriculture Spokesperson Jo-Anne Dobson MLA have met with representatives of the Northern Ireland Fruit Growers Association at Parliament Buildings Stormont.
The Association represents all top fruit growers in the production of apples from small to large holdings.
Meeting ahead of a recent debate in the Assembly Chamber on the present crisis in farming, the association members brought their concerns for the future of their industry to the politicians.
They highlighted that the industry is struggling as a result of the recent adverse weather conditions which have resulted in an estimated drop of over 60% in their crop yield and urged the need for fair pricing and long-term stability for the sector.
Commenting afterwards Danny Kennedy said: "As MLA for Newry and Armagh I am acutely aware of the rich heritage of apple growing in the local area. For the Assembly to debate present crisis in farming is helpful in highlighting the plight of farmers across Northern Ireland and puts pressure on the Minister of Agriculture to take action.
"Fruit Growers have explained the very particular circumstances of their sector and detailed the actions which they would like to see coming from DARD. They also want to see an increase in the allocation of research funding to include a fair share for the apple industry."
(CD)
The Association represents all top fruit growers in the production of apples from small to large holdings.
Meeting ahead of a recent debate in the Assembly Chamber on the present crisis in farming, the association members brought their concerns for the future of their industry to the politicians.
They highlighted that the industry is struggling as a result of the recent adverse weather conditions which have resulted in an estimated drop of over 60% in their crop yield and urged the need for fair pricing and long-term stability for the sector.
Commenting afterwards Danny Kennedy said: "As MLA for Newry and Armagh I am acutely aware of the rich heritage of apple growing in the local area. For the Assembly to debate present crisis in farming is helpful in highlighting the plight of farmers across Northern Ireland and puts pressure on the Minister of Agriculture to take action.
"Fruit Growers have explained the very particular circumstances of their sector and detailed the actions which they would like to see coming from DARD. They also want to see an increase in the allocation of research funding to include a fair share for the apple industry."
(CD)
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