Brexit fears come to pass as North exports fall

Farmers’ Brexit fears have been proved correct by the decimation of prime beef cattle exports to Northern Ireland.

In the six-week period ending September 10, only 703 animals were exported, compared to 2,488 in the corresponding period in 2015.

The Brexit-induced decline in the value of sterling against the euro has contributed to a 70% disappearance of the trade, compared to last year.