Britain’s farmers are warning of a crisis after a new poll revealed widespread fears over survival and an overwhelming rejection of Labour’s agricultural policies.
According to research by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), which represents 28,000 farmers and rural businesses across England and Wales, almost 80 per cent of farmers are worried their business will not survive the next ten years. None of those surveyed said they would vote for Labour in a general election.
The poll, conducted among 490 CLA members, found that 40 per cent “strongly agree” and 38 per cent “agree” with the statement: “I am worried that my business will not survive the next ten years.” More than 30 per cent have “seriously” considered selling their farm and leaving the industry in the next five years.
Nearly 70 per cent say they will be forced to sell land or take on debt to keep their business running, while almost half expect they will have to sell at least a quarter of their farm.
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