THE COMMERCIAL FARMERS GROUP

Frequently Asked Questions

Does modern commercial agriculture destroy the countryside?

  • Profitable modern commercial agriculture looks after the environment.

  • Profitable commercial farmers are custodians and good stewards of the countryside and are planting hedges and trees reversing the trends of the 1960's,1970's and 1980's

  • Profitable commercial farming is creating habitats for wildlife and promoting biodiversity

  • Profitable commercial farmers only use herbicides and pesticide cleared for use by the Pesticide Safety Directorate when necessary to produce wholesome, safe, affordable and nutritious food