CLEAN : UK farmers fearful of losing Brussels lifeline

CLEAN : UK farmers fearful of losing Brussels lifeline

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Agriculture, Economics, British Politics

9th - 10th Grade

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The speaker shares a personal conflict between leaving or staying in the EU, expressing concerns about the UK government's ability to support agriculture as the EU does. Economic challenges in British agriculture are highlighted, with supermarkets and processors pushing prices down, affecting the beef industry and arable corn. The speaker also discusses animal health management, including magnesium storage and climate impacts, noting the absence of pneumonia cases.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's main concern about leaving the EU?

The loss of cultural ties

The impact on British agriculture

The change in currency

The effect on tourism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker believe the UK government might fail to do?

Enhance educational systems

Maintain agricultural support like the EU

Support the tourism industry

Improve public transportation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What economic issue is highlighted as a threat to British agriculture?

Potential recession

Rising fuel prices

Decreasing labor force

Increased import taxes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the challenges mentioned in the beef industry?

High export demand

Declining prices

Excessive government regulation

Lack of skilled workers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is magnesium important for livestock, according to the speaker?

It is stored for future use

It prevents pneumonia

It enhances milk production

It helps in weight gain