Farming incomes could be halved due to Brexit finds report

The UK Government have dismissed the findings

Farm incomes could fall by more than a half because of post Brexit trade deals, according to a new report.

The Scottish Government have published figures revealing the impact of Free Trade Agreements the UK Government have signed with countries like Australia and New Zealand in the agricultural sector.

STV News has spoken to one farmer who says he’s been let down by the deals, which could see sheep and beef exports declining.

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