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UK consumers show overwhelming support for farmers

Shoppers reveal concerns on fair pricing and farmers' mental wellbeing

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
UK consumers say farmers' mental wellbeing should not be the price the nation pays for food production
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UK consumers say farmers' mental wellbeing should not be the price the nation pays for food production

UK consumers have voiced their support for farmers, saying growing food should not mean people are forced to sacrifice their mental wellbeing. More than 1,000 people were questioned for the study which...

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