Survey: Two thirds of farmers will back treaty

A TWO thirds majority of farmers will vote Yes in the Lisbon Treaty referendum, according to a Farmers Journal/Red C poll.

Of 1,000 farmers questioned, 71% said they will vote Yes, 14% will vote No and the remainder were undecided.

Support for the treaty was found to be strongest among older age groups and those working in he Leinster area, while support was at its lowest among the 18-24 year olds and those working in Ulster.