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Island's food sector to benefit from Brexit 'in short term'

Thu, 30 Jun 2016

The Isle of Man's food sectors could benefit from the UK's decision to leave the European Union.

That's according to the Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister who says the uncertainty surrounding Brexit is "unwelcome but inevitable" for agriculture and fisheries.

He says the focus will now be on stimulating productivity and innovation in a bid to grow "resilient profitability".

Richard Ronan says it will lead to a review of regulation to cover EU market access:

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