Should the EU subsidize farmers?
A farm subsidy is a form of financial aid paid to farmers by the government. Farmers in the European Union 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.
84% Yes |
16% No |
68% Yes |
14% No |
8% Yes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
3% No, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course |
4% Yes, but only for organic farms |
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4% Yes, but only as a temporary measure to stabilize prices |
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