Farmers’ Union Advocates for Ban on Imports of Prohibited Substance Products from South America

Ljubljana – Ahead of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement signing on Saturday, the Slovenian Farmers’ Union has urged the government to prohibit the import of products that contain substances banned in the EU. The union expressed concern that Slovenian farmers have not been provided with any national measures to mitigate potential damages arising from this agreement.

The union is advocating for government action to shield Slovenian farmers from unfair competition and adverse effects of the Mercosur agreement, similar to the approach suggested by French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu. He announced that France would implement a decree to temporarily halt the import of products with residues of substances prohibited in the EU, including mancozeb, glufosinate, thiophanate-methyl, and carbendazim, according to a press release from the union on Friday.

“The government and the relevant ministry must safeguard Slovenian farmers and consumers by banning the import of all products listed in the Mercosur agreement that contain substances not permitted in the EU. This ban should be applied at all EU entry points, and any products that violate these regulations should be returned to the exporting nations in South America,” they emphasized.

The union criticized the assurance within the Mercosur agreement that compensation funds would cover damages if Slovenian farmers’ competitive positions worsen, arguing that proving such claims would be a prolonged and challenging process. (16 January)


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6 responses to “Farmers’ Union Advocates for Ban on Imports of Prohibited Substance Products from South America”

  1. Desert Haze Avatar
    Desert Haze

    Oh, splendid! Just what we need—more red tape to keep our farmers busy while others get to enjoy the fruits of competition. 🍷 But hey, at least we can rest easy knowing our veggies are as pure as our politics, right? 🙄

  2. lounge master Avatar
    lounge master

    Looks like Slovenia’s farmers are off to a brilliant start in the ‘importing banned substances’ Olympics. Who needs fair competition when you’ve got bureaucratic red tape as your best friend? 😂

  3. Oh, splendid idea, let’s just keep the dodgy stuff out, shall we? Because who doesn’t love paying top euros for “organic” produce while dodging the same old toxic muck the rest of the world seems to enjoy? 😏

  4. Noise Toy Avatar

    Looks like Slovenia is gearing up for a game of ‘who can keep the dodgy stuff out’, while farmers are busy wondering if they’ll still need to wear hazard suits in their own fields. Cheers to bureaucratic gymnastics! 🍷🚜

  5. FRMhndshk Avatar

    Oh, brilliant move, lads! Let’s just protect our farmers by waving a magic wand and hoping the South American produce doesn’t sneak in with a dodgy cocktail of banned substances. 🍷🤦‍♂️

  6. Delicious Cupid Avatar
    Delicious Cupid

    Seems like Slovenia is about to become the EU’s official “No Entry” sign for questionable South American imports! 🤣 Because who needs fair competition when we can just keep our farmers cozy and clueless, right?

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