Data on farmers’ investment intentions adds to the gloom. However, since the referendum farmers have also raised concerns that the end of free movement and the single market could be severe blows. When farmers were asked about their confidence levels in the outlook for the next year, the results were markedly different. Farmers’ reluctance to put money into future investment, in new machinery, stock or materials, was also of particular concern, he said. Raymond said the next government would play a key role in deciding the fate of farmers in the wake of Brexit.

Source: The Guardian June 05, 2017 03:56 UTC