Farming Poll 2016: Poll reveals start of a conversion on the road to carbon neutral

Again this year, the 526 farmers surveyed in the Irish Examiner ICMSA opinion pol were asked what they thought of the statement that “Irish farmers should cut back production in order to reduce global warming”.

Three our of four disagreed last year, with only 15% agreeing to any extent.

This year, the survey reveals something of a conversion, with only 53% disagreeing, and 32% agreeing.