NFU SAYS THANKS FOR YOUR HELP
The NFU has today thanked the long list of
organisations and individuals that have thrown their support behind the efforts
to tackle the spread of
foot and mouth disease.
NFU President Ben Gill thanked the many groups that had called on their members
to co-operate with the advice by staying away from the countryside.
He also praised the efforts of organisations and those local authorities which
have helped restrict movements, closed sites and footpaths.
He said: "The prompt and decisive actions of these groups have helped flag
up the seriousness of this disease and, we hope, helped to prevent the more
widespread transmission of this virus."
He added: "I know that I speak for the farming community as a whole when I
say that this 'Dunkirk spirit' has boosted morale and demonstrates to farmers
that they are not tackling this problem alone."
Mr Gill also praised the public for their co-operation and support for the
farming community, which has lost out further by having to cancel farmers'
markets and shut B&B operations that have become a vital source of income.
He said: "With the number of confirmed cases increasing daily, it is clear
that we still have some way to go before we can say that the problem has been
eradicated.
"However, the industry's gratitude to all those backing the efforts to
control this disease is heartfelt. A united approach is vital and I hope that
we can continue to rely on this level of support."
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