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Should the government subsidise farmers?

Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?

Australia farmers currently receive approximately 4% of their income in subsidies from the government. Farmers in the European receive 35% of their incomes in subsidies and farmers in the U.S. receive 28%. Proponents of higher subsidies argue that they are necessary to compete with agriculture exports from other western countries. Opponents argue that the farmers should fend for themselves and point out that 2,300 farmers who do not grow crops receive annual subsidies

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Response rates from 18.1k Australia voters.

82%
Yes
18%
No
66%
Yes
16%
No
10%
Yes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations
2%
No, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course
5%
Yes, but only as a temporary measure to stabilise prices
1%
Yes, but only for organic farms

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Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @4YCFYM4from Victoria  answered…6yrs6Y

Yes, to boost new technologies, new products, innovation.

 @9992HTR  from GU  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, farmers are important and I am supportive of most welfare programs for the poor. I would regulate the subsidies to prevent abuse.

 @9GDYFR6from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but only for crop farms, instead of constantly padding the profits of beef and dairy farmers to neglect their livestock, while those growing the actual food are abandoned.

 @B522V9Yanswered…1yr1Y

Yes, farmers on a small scale are more crucial to prevent and minimise monopoly in our agriculture and farming and should be allowed further subsidies and tax breaks.

 @B358RTNanswered…1yr1Y

No, reduce produce appearance restriction imposed by grocery stores. And implement a standardised variable pricing scheme, grocery stores are required to abide by.

 @9S25CV3answered…2yrs2Y

Yeah, reduce taxes and then use the remaining money to take money off environment funding and put it towards farmers who help the economy

 @8ZN2MM9answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but only to ensure national food security

 @8ZLMKPHanswered…4yrs4Y

As long as they a owned by Australians. Not owned for example by India but have an Australia manager running the farm

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