In this week's Word on the Ground column, Tony Gent hits out at Brexit and what he sees as 'totally irresponsible' Government policies...

She points to Brexit as part of the problem – leaving the European Union has introduced numerous complications, particularly around customs charges. In the UK, farmers saw an exodus of Eastern European workers... / “I could go on a whole political rant about the fallout of Brexit and [how] that relates to food, music, gigs, all kinds of things,” she says, her brow knitted.

Farming and Fishing are the two UK sectors most impacted by Brexit. Experts discuss what needs to be done to recover from Brexit and thrive in the future.

Sheep farming has been the sector hardest hit by the consequences of Brexit, according to the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA).

As they get used to subsidies that are a fraction of those paid by the European Union, Brexit continues to wreck the lives of Britain’s small farmers.

Jeremy Clarkson has revealed Brexit has left farmers feeling short-changed in his latest show filmed in Oxfordshire.

Jeremy Clarkson has revealed Brexit has left farmers feeling short-changed in his latest show filmed in Oxfordshire.

The war in Ukraine and Brexit has led to serious problems for Kent farmers.

Richard Parry had a farm in Therese Coffey’s constituency and slammed the Environment Secretary's tip for Brits to turn to turnips amid a fruit and veg shortage in supermarkets.

Three big retailers are placing limits on shoppers on some produce lines. What is behind the rationing?

The rain in Spain has largely been blamed, but is it the only factor?

Associate professor of horticulture at University College Dublin in the Republic of Ireland, Owen Doyle, has said that the UK horticulture sector is facing the “Brexit bonuses” of low labour supply and high energy costs.

More support needed, says union – as Keir Starmer vows ‘better trading relationship’ with EU will help farmers.

Hospitality, retail and farming leaders all highlighted that Brexit had delivered more challenges than opportunities for the Island. They said it had created ‘more red tape’ and meant fewer European employees staying to work in Jersey.

The consequences of ending the free movement of people between Britain and the EU are becoming painfully clear.

The evidence will inform a new trading framework designed to put farmers’ interests first during trade negotiations.

Brexit has ‘shut down’ UK farmers, the Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen tells.

A cross-party group of MPs has called on farmers to take part in a consultation on the impact of Brexit on rural businesses.

A UK-first consultation has been launched to gather evidence on the biggest issues facing all industries - including farming - since Brexit.

A SCOTTISH farmers union has criticised the UK Government for kicking “the can down the road” on implementing an improved system of border controls for meat and other products entering the country.

Just a tiny fraction of England’s farms have received payment under the government’s sustainable farming incentive.

However, disenchantment with Brexit has been one of the most notable trends of 2022 with a feeling that it has not lived up to the promises made at the time of the referendum. / Two thirds or 65% of British people think Brexit has gone badly compared to just 21% who think it has gone well according to an Opinium survey in early December.

UK government plans to scrap thousands of EU laws at the end of 2023 should be reconsidered, according to a cross-party group of Senedd members.

A free range egg farmer says he is having to cut production due to a skills vacuum in the industry. / Tony Gent says he is scaling back his production due to a shortage of skilled livestock workers following Brexit.