Patrick Kent warns against dangers of Brexit scaremongering

Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association president Patrick Kent has appealed to farmers not to be influenced by efforts to create a panic around Brexit.

“We cannot predict all the ramifications of Brexit for farming at this point. However, we must avoid scaremongering,” Mr Kent said.

Sterling has not collapsed, he said. It has slipped 7%-8% against the euro. Sensationalism on exchange rates and markets is being used by meat factories to push down prices.