I have another question for the farmers here.
As my colleague did earlier, I want to emphasize the importance of your role. Farmers probably have the only occupation that we all need three times a day. There are all sorts of jobs. We need accountants once a year, and lawyers as little as possible. However, we need farmers three times a day. The first thing that we all do every morning is open our refrigerator. Thank you for your major contribution. You have every reason to be proud.
That's why we must pay attention to your sector. It can't be treated the same way as an auto plant or a market that satisfies only the laws of supply and demand. The sector needs oversight and regulation.
We won't repeat what you said and what has often been said, which is that the new agreement will affect you. You've spoken to us many times about compensation, but I want to focus more on the transition period.
Mr. Vermeer, you said that, as soon as the vote takes place, the compensation must come through the mail as soon as possible. In your opinion, what would be the best time to vote on the ratification so that you have time to prepare?