Brexit: and taking advantage of the breakpoint – a perspective on the choices Devon farmers will have to make over the next five years

Someone who knows a thing or two about farming:

Clinton Devon Estates Director John Varley’s thoughts on farming post Brexit

John Varley's presentation to the Devon Farm Management Association, entitled: “Taking advantage of the breakpoint – a perspective on the choices Devon farmers will have to make over the next five years.” 

“Where there is uncertainty there is opportunity. The biggest risk is waiting to see what happens.”

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Here is the start of the complete speech from the CDE website:

The first thing to say is that Brexit presents Devon agriculture with an opportunity – I voted to remain so we could sort out the EU from the inside –however, now we are leaving we should be free to expedite a competitive and vibrant agriculture industry. 

It is clear that an “agricultural breakpoint” is occurring – potentially on a scale not seen since at least the 1970s, the first time in over 40 years that the British Government has an opportunity to take control of agricultural policy. 

But whilst most commentators are focussing on Brexit and the choices we have in how we untangle ourselves from the Common Agricultural Policy, there are a number of linked “disrupters” which may shape the future for those who own and manage land-based businesses.

Estates Director John Varley presents his thoughts on farming in Devon post Brexit - Clinton Devon Estates
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