A new study by the National Farmers Union of Scotland (NFU Scotland) shows that the Brexit process "undermines the trust" of Scottish farmers.

According to the survey, only one out of 10 farmers positively assesses the future after Brexit - regardless of whether an agreement is reached or not, and 55% of respondents believe that Brexit will be “negative” or “very negative” for their business. And only 11% of respondents believe that a deal with Brexit will have a “positive” or “very positive” impact on their business.

The Scottish National Farmers Union said the survey provides a “full picture” of the level of trust in Scottish agriculture and also gives the union a “stronger and clearer mandate regarding lobbying priorities.”

“Three years of disappointment and indifference with Brexit without a clear political outcome or direction has deeply undermined trust at the farm and farm level and left many of our members in a hole that is not for them,” said Andrew McCornick, president of the Scottish National Farmers Union.

“The deep-seated uncertainty surrounding the entire Brexit process is reflected in the alarming number of Scottish farmers who have not yet planned a business in connection with Brexit,” McCornick added, stressing that, according to a survey, 74% of NFU Scotland Scotland members were not planning.