You are going to miss food when it’s gone… 🚨

I made it quite clear in Defra UK consult that prod’n systems DO NOT determine welfare
When will these ppl that know0️⃣about farming nor REAL welfare recognise that it’s not as simple as they try…their approach is counterproductive to their “apparent”mission to improve welfare

It’s been encouraging to see so much interest in the NFU’s farmer confidence survey published yesterday, although it makes grim reading.

So some thoughts on what the survey shows, and what to do about it…. MEGA-THREAD TIME! 1/

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Confidence is the foundation for business investment!

A farm that believes it has a thriving, profitable future will invest in food production for the next generation.

These survey results paint a really concerning picture for the future food production!

NFU members | Farmer confidence has reached record lows, with the NFU’s annual survey revealing 65% of farmers have seen a decline in their profits.

This collapse in confidence raises concerns that their businesses may not survive.

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Stark results from latest National Farmers' Union farmer confidence survey - conducted late 2023 before climate impacts became severe.

English farmers facing perfect storm of low commodity prices, high input costs, slashed govt support & extreme weather 📉
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If your farmers can't plant because the climate won't allow it; it's too expensive; it's not profitable; it's too risky....that's when you'd hope the penny would start to drop in Westminster re the gradual unravelling of our national #foodsecurity ....🙄😬

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It’s reported that this vehicle has been snooping round farms in the SouthNorthantsNptSgt South Northamptonshire Police Team area today. If seen, please call it in. Distinct rear blacked out windows. NorPol Rural Crime Team Northants Police

If your community have newly elected you as a council member please read this as soon as you can. Emergencies do not wait for your formal induction local.gov.uk/sites/default/…