How Would Leaving EU Impact Farmers?

The video discusses the potential impact of Brexit on UK farmers, focusing on the challenges they face due to reliance on EU subsidies and Eastern European migrant workers. It highlights the uncertainty surrounding future financial support and labor availability if the UK leaves the EU. The video also explores possible post-Brexit scenarios, comparing the UK's situation to non-EU countries like Switzerland and Norway, which subsidize agriculture more heavily. Despite the cumbersome EU system, many farmers fear the risks of leaving, as it could lead to less financial support and increased challenges.

What is a major concern for UK farmers if Brexit occurs?

• Decrease in organic farming

• Increase in mechanical farming equipment

• Loss of access to Eastern European workers

• More government regulations

What percentage of the total EU budget is allocated to the common agricultural policy?

• 80%

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

How much of the total income of farms in England is made up by the single farm payment?

• 40%

• 70%

• 25%

• 56%

Which countries outside the EU subsidize their agriculture more than the EU?

• Switzerland and Norway

• Canada and Australia

• Japan and South Korea

• Brazil and Argentina

What is a potential benefit of the UK leaving the EU according to some views?

• Guaranteed financial support from the EU

• Higher subsidies from the EU

• More control over budget and policies

• Increased paperwork and regulations