Farmers protesting in London on Tuesday should be 'peaceful and passionate', says NFU president

The transcript discusses a meeting about a controversial policy affecting family farms in the UK. The speaker criticizes the policy for its unintended human consequences and lack of understanding from the Treasury. They highlight the impact on food-producing farms and express hope for a resolution with the Environment Secretary. The speaker urges farmers to peacefully protest in London to raise awareness of the policy's effects.

What was the main concern expressed about the current policy during the meeting?

• The policy is too expensive to implement.

• There is a lack of action and understanding from the Treasury.

• The policy is too lenient.

• The policy is not environmentally friendly.

What percentage of farms are believed to be impacted by the policy according to the data discussed?

• 50%

• 25%

• 10%

• 37-38%

How did the Environment Secretary previously describe the policy changes?

• Environmentally friendly

• Unnecessary and costly

• Fair and balanced

• Unfair and biased

What is the speaker's message to the farmers coming to London?

• Focus on economic issues only.

• Be aggressive and loud.

• Avoid the protest.

• Be peaceful and passionate.

What is the speaker's stance on potential unrest during the protest?

• They are encouraging unrest.

• They are indifferent to unrest.

• They believe unrest is inevitable.

• They are concerned but confident it will be peaceful.