The Manx National Farmers' Union calls for action to improve the situation at the meat plant.
A farmer's union has declared a vote of no confidence in the management of the Isle of Man's government-subsidised Meat Plant.The letter said an increase in cancellations and delays had forced farms to hold stock for longer than could be afforded to or export it, and significant quantities of meat had been disposed of with "questionable excuses as to why".
In a statement the company said it was "in a period of change as a result of the embedded, inherited issues that are not easily resolved" and it would take time to overcome them. Cancellations and delays meant that "trade customers struggle to have orders fulfilled and have needed to seek product from elsewhere", it continued.
"Immediate action must be implemented by the shareholders to repair the damage that has been imposed on the agricultural industry and the local food supply chain", the letter added.
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