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Feb 4, 22:10

Post-Brexit Border Failures Allow Illegal Meat into UK

Post-Brexit border checks are failing to prevent illegal meat from entering the UK, leading to widespread availability of uninspected products in shops, despite government claims of robust controls; a senior health official blames the system's design and funding issues.

Post-Brexit Border Failures Allow Illegal Meat into UK

Post-Brexit border checks are failing to prevent illegal meat from entering the UK, leading to widespread availability of uninspected products in shops, despite government claims of robust controls; a senior health official blames the system's design and funding issues.

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How are post-Brexit border control failures impacting the UK's biosecurity and food safety, given the increasing prevalence of illegal meat imports?

Post-Brexit border checks are failing to prevent illegal, uninspected meat from entering the UK, undermining biosecurity efforts. A senior health official stated that this meat is now widely available in UK shops, despite government claims of robust controls. Almost 100 tons of illegal meat were seized at Dover last year, highlighting the scale of the problem.

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Dec 8, 19:07

Turkey's unsustainable meat import policy sparks political debate

Turkey's meat import policy, while offering short-term supply solutions, is deemed unsustainable by the Et ve Süt Kurumu (ESK) General Manager, leading to criticism from the CHP, which highlights the negative impacts on domestic producers, rural economy and food prices.

Turkey's unsustainable meat import policy sparks political debate

Turkey's meat import policy, while offering short-term supply solutions, is deemed unsustainable by the Et ve Süt Kurumu (ESK) General Manager, leading to criticism from the CHP, which highlights the negative impacts on domestic producers, rural economy and food prices.

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How have the government's agricultural policies contributed to the current crisis in the meat sector?

The ESK General Manager's admission that meat imports are unsustainable highlights the failure of the government's agricultural policies. These policies, prioritizing imports over domestic support, have led to decreased rural production, increased food prices, and economic instability for farmers. This situation contrasts sharply with the President's continued promotion of imports.

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