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Lack of faith in the Government is a key driver in low feelings among the farming community, FG survey finds

A new Farmers Guardian survey has highlighted farmers' frustration with Government farming policy affecting investment

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 4 min read
Lack of faith in the Government is a key driver in low feelings among the farming community, FG survey finds

Government policy and lack of support is a dominant theme across the farming industry which is driving feelings of low confidence. "There is a negative tipping point for agriculture at the point...

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