Farmer confidence battered by climate change, says new report

Study reveals 80% of farmers have had productivity hit by extreme weather, while 75% reported experiencing financial losses

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Extreme weather is impacting producitivity and profitabillity
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Extreme weather is impacting producitivity and profitabillity

More than 80% of farmers are concerned about the impact climate change will have on their ability to make a living, according to new research. More than four fifths also said extreme weather has hit...

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