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"Mr President, I wish to draw the attention of this House to a very practical matter that is specifically of concern to Irish beef farmers, but that touches at the very heart of the recent Common Agricultural Policy reforms.
Throughout the summer months we in Ireland have witnessed the direct impact of the importation of cheap Brazilian beef into the market. If you recall, Commissioner Fischler promised farmers less bureaucracy and better market prices. However, what we and farmers throughout Europe are seeing is that the price for their product will be set by the lowest-cost producer outside the European Union.
We have seen what has happened with the textile industry throughout Europe. Are we going to see something similar happen to the European Union's agriculture and food industry?
As we approach the world trade talks again in November, I urge the Commission to ensure that beef is treated as a sensitive product and that we do not eradicate our own beef producers because of cheap third country imports. I would add that the regulations that Europe imposes on its farmers are very strict and much more difficult than those imposed on food produced outside the Union and that should be taken into account as well."@en1
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