Farmer Survey Reveals Top Issues for Growers
By Graham Dyer, Farms.com
One of Canada’s leaders in crop protection products for agriculture – Bayer CropScience released the results of a grower survey that was conducted at this year’s Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. The survey was an interactive component to their trade show exhibit entitled “One World to Grow On” which focused on how to help farmers identify ways that they can ensure a bountiful harvest that is sustainable.
Overwhelmingly, agriculture producers indicated that climate and weather is one of the biggest challenges in the business. The surveys were conducted daily and the results revealed that 73 percent of participants noted that weather is one of their top concerns.
“These daily surveys offered Bayer CropScience another opportunity to reach out to growers and learn more about what’s going on their farm, and how we can help them find solutions to meet their changing needs,” said David Hollinrake, Vice President of Agricultural Commercial Operations Marketing for Bayer CropScience.
The following are some more results from the farmer survey:
•Disease prevention – 4 percent
•Finances – 3 percent
•People resources – 2 percent
•Climate change – 26 percent