| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Latest migrant deaths | |
| Posted by: | Julian Pavey | |
| Date/Time: | 04/09/24 19:28:00 |
| Not come across labour shortage in farming for a few years now. Seems its all about being squeezed and the weather at times of the year "Last week, the National Farmers' Union annual survey revealed that farmers' confidence had hit its lowest level in at least 14 years, with 16% of respondents saying their farms were not profitable and may not survive" "British farmers are considering walking away from their farms as the recent record run of wet weather has left the sector “on the brink”, rural bodies have warned." "The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and the Soil Association raised concerns over the perilous situations facing many in their industry, with profits being squeezed and extreme weather driven by the climate crisis putting financial and mental strain on farm owners." "Helen Browning, the chief executive of the Soil Association, said: “A lot of farmers are really considering their options, and thinking about walking away from their farms, as they could make far more money doing something else.” "Browning, who runs a livestock and arable farm in Wiltshire, added: “If you were economically rational, you wouldn’t farm.”" |