Northern Ireland farmers had to draw up emergency plans for their farms in case they were infected with Covid-19 and were unable to work.
Fulfilling the recommendations, Minister of Health Edwin Poots and the Ulster Farmers Union emphasized that protecting the food supply chain was absolutely necessary because the minister had previously announced that department inspections and coronavirus testing would continue in the region.
On some farms in Europe there are food stalls without sellers. The buyer can take the products himself, calculate the amount, leave the money and take change if necessary.
In a statement, the minister asked the farmers to take all possible precautions so that they could continue to feed Northern Ireland.
Poots said: “Family farms have many advantages in terms of social distance, but it also poses unique challenges. As farmers live where they work and work where they live, it’s important to plan how to deal with a potential Covid-19 infection. This will cover all family members, including grandparents, parents and children, as well as casual and permanent agricultural workers. ”
Direct speech: “By their nature, farmers are very resilient people and quickly adapt to changing circumstances, while continuing to provide us all with food. However, it is very important that you evaluate the sustainability of the farming business, to cope if you or other key employees are sick, and develop plans for these circumstances, ”added Poots.
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