Northern Irish dairy industry could be destroyed, warns CEO of dairy council

The video discusses the severe consequences for the Northern Ireland dairy sector if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. It highlights two main issues: insufficient processing capacity for milk and the financial burden of tariffs on EU exports. These challenges threaten the sector's survival, impacting 3,100 dairy farmers, 2,000 processing employees, and rural communities. The video emphasizes the need for a workable deal to prevent significant economic and social repercussions.

What percentage of the total value of the Northern Ireland dairy sector does the estimated tariff bill represent?

What are the potential consequences for local communities if the dairy sector is negatively impacted?