What happened: Mussel farmers in the Menai Strait have seen their shellfish exports to the EU nearly collapse since Brexit. They remain hopeful that new trade arrangements will help revive their business.
Why it matters:
- The decline in exports has significantly impacted the livelihoods of Welsh mussel farmers.
- Reviving trade could restore economic stability to coastal communities reliant on shellfish farming.
MNN Take: Brexit introduced new trade barriers that disrupted shellfish exports from Wales to the EU. Farmers are now looking for ways to adapt and regain market access to sustain their industry.
Sources: Guardian UK