Public support for farmers amid climate change

Most Brits believe farmers are on the frontline of climate change.

A new study by Climate Outreach and More in Common found widespread public support for farming in the face of rising environmental challenges.

The research, part of the Britain Talks Climate & Nature series, surveyed more than 7,000 people in England, Scotland, and Wales.

Rachael Orr, CEO of Climate Outreach, said: “British people see that the changing climate is affecting our farmers and the food we eat, and we’re worried.

“The vast majority of British people want governments to be strong and ambitious in their approach to tackling climate change, and they know that farming is an important part of the picture.

“As far as the public is concerned, climate policy that supports and protects farming, developed alongside farmers, is an absolute must.”

The survey found that 59 per cent of people believe farmers are more likely to suffer from climate impacts than other groups, with 72 per cent identifying food production as farming’s primary purpose.