Aussie Farmers Worrying About Climate Change
Farmer survey reveals concern, shifting attitudes on climate change
Anna Vidot, November 28, 2016 (Rural)
“…Of 1,300 primary producers, from a wide range of [Australian industries and states who responded to a Farmers for Climate Action survey, 80%] wanted politicians to do more about climate change, including renewed and secure public investment in research, development and extension programs, to help farmers adapt to a more volatile climate…The same number of farmers wanted their agriculture sector representatives to do more to advocate for stronger action…[About 60%] of farmers believed in climate change. But even more respondents said they were concerned about changing conditions they had observed on their properties, even though they were not prepared to call that ‘climate change’…” click here for more
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