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.
Brexit fears come to pass as North exports fall

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.

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