Business chiefs say new red tape could reduce shelf life of fresh produce by one-fifth. / A group representing 30 major business bodies said the new requirement to notify the British authorities a day before European goods are sent would lead to big delays.

Dairy UK, the processor-led organization representing farmer-owned co-ops and private dairy companies, has expressed concern over the UK government’s trade deal with New Zealand.

Country Milk’s trade with the EU has nosedived with the dairy industry particularly badly affected by new customs rules

The dairy industry is pushing the Government to safeguard the future of school milk schemes by committing to their long-term funding post-Brexit.

The UK food industry said the main impact of such a departure from the bloc will be on fresh produce, such as fruit and vegetables, which cannot be stockpiled by retailers or consumers and are largely imported from the EU during the winter months.

EU official confirms farmers may be unable to sell milk to buyers in Irish Republic from day one. / Northern Ireland is facing a Brexit “milk lake” in the event of a no-deal departure, it has emerged.