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Irish farmers fear impact of UK exit from EU.

Irish farmers are worried their business could suffer after the UK leaves the European union, as exports to one of their biggest markets could be at risk if a restrictive border is raised between both countries. .

One of Europe's biggest outdoor events, the National Ploughing Championships at Screggan, in the Irish Midlands, has given farmers and industry leaders a chance to get together this week to air their views on the challenges they face.

The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Diarmaid Fleming attended the agricultural event to hear more about the possible impact of Brexit on farmers in Ireland.

(Picture: Dr Edmond Harty, chief executive Dairymaster. Copyright: Diarmaid Fleming)

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