A global survey of over 600 farmers has shown that Australian growers were more optimistic about the future of the agriculture industry than their counterparts in the United States and the United Kingdom. The Australian agricultural tech group AgriWebb has recently released a report (pdf), which surveyed 636 farmers globally and questioned them on various agricultural issues. The survey results outlined the concerns and priorities of the producers in the three countries. John Fargher, the co-founder of AgriWebb, said the survey found that Australian farmers were the most optimistic among those interviewed. “It’s … based critically on the future of agricultural production, the future of livestock prices and the opportunity to value add with a high-quality product,” he told AAP. He said Australian producers surpass their overseas colleagues in confidence about the future. Fargher also said uncertainty had overshadowed the prospect of the agriculture industry in the UK due to …
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