Farm exports grind to halt over Brexit
Wholesalers say trade unknowns overhang the future of Scotland’s red meat sector”.
Almost every farming sector that trades with Europe is grinding to a halt this weekend as the lack of agreement over a trade deal with the EU paralyses agricultural exports.
Sheepmeat producers have expressed outrage at the threat to their breeding stock trade with Northern Ireland, as from January 1 animals will not meet EU export health or residency requirements.
Meanwhile potato producers like Angus grower Andrew Skea say they have shut up shop for the year because without agreement over health status, the border is now effectively closed to potato exports.