²ÝÁñÉçÇø

Brexit chaos sees grower lose 20-year trade with NI firm

A Scottish carrot grower is facing the loss of a 2,000-tonne business with Northern Ireland thanks to the effects of post-Brexit bureaucracy and increased haulage costs – the so-called non-tariff barriers to trade.

Ewan Pate
clock • 2 min read
Brexit chaos sees grower lose 20-year trade with NI firm

A Scottish carrot grower is facing the loss of a 2,000-tonne business with Northern Ireland thanks to the effects of post-Brexit bureaucracy and increased haulage costs - the so-called non-tariff barriers...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Farm Business

US farmers outraged as Trump moves to quadruple Argentine beef imports

US farmers outraged as Trump moves to quadruple Argentine beef imports

Industry says President's approach undermines farming and free markets

clock 31 October 2025 • 3 min read
Aldi tops Scottish supermarket sourcing league

Aldi tops Scottish supermarket sourcing league

NFU Scotland's ShelfWatch shows retailer has increased its Scottish-sourced products 6% year-on-year

clock 30 October 2025 • 2 min read
Tenant farmers reveal toll of financial strain and uncertainty in the sector

Tenant farmers reveal toll of financial strain and uncertainty in the sector

Speaking at the NFU’s Tenant Farmer conference in Malvern last week, farmers shared their worries for the sector as financial difficulties, mental health and changing policy burden them

clock 28 October 2025 • 1 min read