Saving the environment is more important to farmers than subsidising food productivity

© Alan Woodgate

A major survey of farmers’ attitudes to changes in the Government’s agricultural policy [1], shows that English farmers recognise the need for the environment and animal welfare to be prioritised in future Government policy, and acknowledge the key link between a thriving natural world and successful farming. The in-depth research showed 80% of farmers believe the health of the natural environment is important or very important for their farm business.

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