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    NFU survey shows confidence remains low among farmers

    Matthew TiltBy Matthew TiltMarch 28, 20213 Mins Read
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    Both short and mid-term confidence among British farmers has remained negative for the third year running, the NFU’s latest Confidence Survey reveals.

    Confidence is critical for all businesses as it influences production, investment and growth intentions, and has a wider impact on farming’s economic contribution as well as food production.

    One of the key concerns is the phasing out of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), with 78% of the 682 respondents saying they believe it will have a negative impact on their business. This is followed by the rise in input prices and changes to regulation and legislation due to Brexit.

    45% also believed that farm gate prices would have an impact, while 40% were concerned that changes to the market or supply chain they sell into would negatively affect their businesses.

    The survey also showed that 44% of farmers and growers have been impacted by the pandemic, with the figure jumping to 73% for horticultural businesses. This included reduced output prices, disruption to markets and customers, and the impact on diversified enterprises.

    NFU president Minette Batters highlighted that levelling up urban and rural areas would help to build confidence in the industry and boost business and investment opportunities for farmers. This would in turn deliver more for the country.

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    NFU president Minette Batters. Credit: NFU

    Mrs Batters said: “The fact that both short and mid-term confidence has remained negative since 2018 is very telling of the uncertainty and challenges farmers continue to face.

    “Farming is a long-term business. Confidence in our businesses is absolutely crucial if we are to continue to be productive and profitable and the driving force behind sustainable, climate-friendly food production around the world.

    “Yet this survey shows that many farm businesses are still reeling from the impacts of the pandemic and that there is lots of apprehension about the significant changes to rules and regulations coming down the tracks.

    “It is not surprising that the phasing out of BPS is the top concern among our membership. Farmers will start seeing payment rates being reduced this year, without any new schemes to replace this income and a lack of detail about the interim and future schemes. Not knowing what kind of standards will be involved in these future schemes makes it very difficult for farm businesses to plan for the future.

    “Farmers need to know that the government is supporting them and investing in rural Britain. We need to know that the government is working to level up urban and rural areas and resolve issues such as rural planning, rural crime and inefficient broadband and connectivity.

    “Investment in these areas will help build confidence and provide more opportunities for farm businesses, enabling them to deliver even more for the country, from producing more quality, sustainable and affordable food to contributing to the government’s green growth ambition.”

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    Machinery editor for Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer. Matt has worked as an agricultural machinery journalist for five years, following time spent in his family’s Worcestershire contracting business. When he’s not driving or writing about the latest farm equipment, he can be found in his local cinema, or with his headphones in, reading a good book.

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