UK Farmers' told subsidies will continue after Brexit

Michael Gove outlines a shift in agricultural subsidies, aiming to enhance both efficiency and the environment. The new policy seeks to provide stability for farmers while encouraging environmental conservation. Post-Brexit, UK farmers are concerned about competition from cheaper imports and uncertain markets, but are reassured by continued subsidies until 2022.

What is the main goal of the new agricultural support method proposed by Michael Gove?

• To increase the number of farms

• To reward efficiency and enhance the environment

• To reduce food production

• To eliminate subsidies completely

How do government subsidies affect the farm on the Yorkshire Lancashire border?

• They force the farm to change its crops

• They provide stability and financial security

• They decrease the farm's income

• They lead to increased taxes

What is a concern for British farmers after Brexit?

• Increased wildlife on farms

• Exposure to cheaper, lower welfare food imports

• Higher subsidies from the government

• More export opportunities

What does the current EU agricultural policy incentivize farmers to do?

• Reduce farm sizes

• Preserve wildlife habitats

• Clear wildlife habitats

• Increase organic farming

What is the expected outcome of the new policy after Brexit?

• Higher taxes on farmers

• Increased food imports

• Reversal of habitat destruction incentives

• More subsidies for intensive farming