There is an urgent need for clarity over the government’s Brexit plans to allow farming businesses to plan for the future, according to a livestock industry expert.
Stuart Ashworth was speaking at the launch of the Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) Scottish Red Meat Industry Profile report on June 18.
Head of economics services at QMS, Mr Ashworth said: ‘Without question, there is concern businesses are treading water during this period of uncertainty when we still have little clarity about the implications of Brexit.