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#AgriChatWorld on World Food Day for 2013-10-16
What is the biggest challenge and/or opportunity facing you as a farmer in your country?
Note: The posts are read from top to bottom.
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SaraJRussellNZ: Q2 Really proud of NZ's low TB rate - less than the world goal of .04% #AgriChatWorld
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OneFarmConnect: Q2: NZ - famous for the attitude of our rural community: innovative, desire to learn & improve, love their land & stock #AgriChatWorld
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SlowMoneyFarm: Q2 regulations, consumer demand #AgriChatWorld
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AgrichatNL: Q2 2. Wat is de grootste uitdaging en / of de grootste kans waar je als boer voorstaat? #AgrichatWorld
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MarksKiosk: Q2 Radical lack of understanding in where food comes from and how it is produced. #AgriChatWorld
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mpaynknoper: RT @MarksKiosk Q2 Radical lack of understanding in where food comes from and how it is produced. #AgriChatWorld
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DairyWifeHailey: #AgriChatWorld Q2 TB!
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djones7774: @AgriChatUK q2 urban population who do not understand farming and the rural way of life #AgriChatWorld
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RShuffle: Q2 #AgriChatWorld Biggest oppotunity is renewable energy. Oppotunity to diversify your risk and improve returns.
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Oogiem: #agrichatworld Q2 lack of local slaughter facilities. Can't get sheep processed in time.
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agchat: Q2: One of our biggest challenges in many parts of the USA is water issues (too much or too little) #agrichatworld
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SlowMoneyFarm: RT @Oogiem: #agrichatworld Q2 lack of local slaughter facilities. Can't get sheep processed in time.
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josien: yes! RT @MarksKiosk Q2 Radical lack of understanding in where food comes from and how it is produced. #AgriChatWorld
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DefaidTexel: Q2 #AGRICHATWORLD high land prices and slipper farming (claiming subsidy but not actively farming)
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SaraJRussellNZ: Q2 Biggest challenge for NZ is market access and dispelling the myth of the footprint #AgriChatWorld
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NorthlandsAg: A2: As an ag society we are here to support #canadianfarmers as they work through any challenges they are facing. #westcdnag #agrichatworld
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EkompanyEkote: Q2 sustainable farming and the cut of nitrogen by 20% #AgriChatWorld
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LeahJoy: As well as mistrust of farmers RT @MarksKiosk: Q2 Radical lack of understanding in where food comes from & how it's produced. #AgriChatWorld
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maguidelatorre: Q2 regulations #agrichatworld
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farmon: Q2 #AgriChatWorld Large problem is having all sectors constantly placed in competition with each other.Need to begin to work together more.
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SkyPhilippa: Don't know the Q, but I agree. @MarksKiosk: Q2 Radical lack of understanding in where food comes from and how it is produced. #AgriChatWorld
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robrussfarm: Rob a Brit , in Sth Russia building Russia's largest irrigated ag company q2 current challenge is getting wheat in o #AgriChatWorld
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hehisself: @AgriChatUK Q2 Challenge is the new CAPreform and new subsidy Opportunity is independence referendum next year Im voting yes #AgriChatWorld
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Wyefarm: Q2) Biggest challenge in my mind is educating the public about where their food comes from, it's scary how many have no idea. #AgriChatWorld
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MohawkPhil: @AgriChatUK Q2 biggest challenge is competition for land. opportunity for me is direct selling and getting public on side #AgriChatWorld
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willwilson100: RT @SaraJRussellNZ: Q2 Biggest challenge for NZ is market access and dispelling the myth of the footprint #AgriChatWorld
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RShuffle: Q2 #AgriChatWorld Problems? Changing, extreme weather and constantly evolving rules probably top of the list.
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PKanning: Q2: National Economy = challenge & opportunity. #AgriChatWorld
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bencwilson: RT @farmon: Q2 #AgriChatWorld Large problem is having all sectors constantly placed in competition with each other.Need to begin to work to…
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EUFoodChat: RT @Wyefarm Q2 Biggest challenge in my mind is educating public about where their food comes from,scary how many have no idea #Agrichatworld
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HappyHerefords: Q2 producing enough of the right food to meet demand efficiently, sustainably & profitably #AgriChatWorld
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mpaynknoper: Q2 If we're honest, we also have to say that our own independence, stubborness & modesty can create challenges. #agrichatworld
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AntTheFarmer: “@Wyefarm: Q2) Biggest challenge in my mind is educating the public about where their food comes from...." #AgriChatWorld” I'll second that!
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AgriChatUK: RT RShuffle Q2 #AgriChatWorld Problems? Changing, extreme weather and constantly evolving rules probably top of the list.
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pundles: Q2 Maintaining a diverse, sustainable agricultural base in face of monoculture commodity farming has to be common challenge #AgriChatWorld
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nomad58: Q2 Biggest challenge for English farmers? Combat bTB with less intensive farming and bio security instead of blaming badgers.#AgriChatWorld
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HeijdraVleesvee: Q2 biggest chalenge is to feed the world using sustainable production methods #AgriChatWorld
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IndiBlu: Q2 Threats to MornPen Ag Aust: Urban sprawl; Local Gov't Rate increase; access to reliable fit-for-use water sources; storms; #AgriChatWorld
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SkyPhilippa: Another good point @DefaidTexel: Q2 #AGRICHATWORLD high land prices and slipper farming (claiming subsidy but not actively farming)
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modernmilkmaid: RT @farmon: Q2 #AgriChatWorld Large problem is having all sectors constantly placed in competition with each other.Need to begin to work to…
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PaulWoldfarm: Q2 Biggest challenge is competing production wise with out subsidy. EU increasingly seen as anti science unable to change #agrichatworld
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Oogiem: #AgriChatWorld Q2 biggest opportunity true sustainable farming with animal and plan crops in harmony Grass finished sheep & apples here
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MarusjkaD66: RT @SaraJRussellNZ: Q2 Biggest challenge for NZ is market access and dispelling the myth of the footprint #AgriChatWorld
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tibberdog: @AgriChatUK Q2 the biggest challenge is to produce the best quality milk and make the most of my knowledge to keep cows well #AgriChatWorld
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chestnutsfarm: Q2 greatest opportunity? Sun still rises each morning. #AgriChatWorld
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susieshoots: Q2 #AgriChatWorld. Prices for what we produce. Climate change say younger farmers in household.
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josien: Q2 biggest threat and opportunity is globalization: first time we can REALLY coordinate and learn for food security for all #AgrichatWorld
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pundles: Q2 Small farms feed 70% of the world with 30% of available resources - they are our future! #AgriChatWorld Keep it that way!
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j0hn_k: @AgriChatUK q2 the increasing demand for cheap food while maintaining a profit and the environment. Uneducated consumers too #AgriChatWorld
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hardman_comms: Love this! RT @chestnutsfarm Q2 greatest opportunity? Sun still rises each morning. #AgriChatWorld #agrichatworld
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milkmaid58: RT @farmon: Q2 #AgriChatWorld Large problem is having all sectors constantly placed in competition with each other.Need to begin to work to…
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PVickerton: #agrichatworld q2 weather.... beaurocracy.... and the link between what we do and the end consumer.... all big challenges
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grow_dem_melons: @AgriChatUK Q2 overproduction and cost of labour. Also, I cannot get ANY insurance for our #watermelon crops. #AgriChatWorld
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agchat: RT @hardman_comms Love this! RT @chestnutsfarm Q2 greatest opportunity? Sun still rises each morning. #AgriChatWorld
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EUFoodChat: Beautiful! RT @chestnutsfarm Q2 greatest opportunity? Sun still rises each morning. #AgriChatWorld
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Sambrondanw: RT @AntTheFarmer: “@Wyefarm: Q2) Biggest challenge in my mind is educating the public about where their food comes from...." #AgriChatWorld…
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NorthlandsAg: A2: Challenges we face include educating the urban audience on the importance of agriculture. #westcdnag #agrichatworld
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mpaynknoper: Q2 Greatest opportunity is for #farms to be proactive in telling story, rather than reactive. True around world. #agrichatworld
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1GarethWynJones: RT @SkyPhilippa: Another good point @DefaidTexel: Q2 #AGRICHATWORLD high land prices and slipper farming (claiming subsidy but not actively…
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Oogiem: #AgriChatWorld Q2 also teaching urban folks why predators need to be shot on occasion, bear problems here also mtn lions coyotes bobcats etc
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hehisself: RT @susieshoots: Q2 #AgriChatWorld. Prices for what we produce. Climate change say younger farmers in household.
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autoagservices: Q2 being as efficient as possible and managing time to maximize profit on tight margins #AgriChatWorld
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bencwilson: Q2: Huge challenge facing farmers in Canada is lack of succession planning, access to affordable land to start. #AgriChatWorld
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PaulWoldfarm: RT @Oogiem: #AgriChatWorld Q2 also teaching urban folks why predators need to be shot on occasion, bear problems here also mtn lions coyote…
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RiverinaAimee: RT @farmon: Q2 #AgriChatWorld Large problem is having all sectors constantly placed in competition with each other.Need to begin to work to…
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Rob__Hitch: Q2 big challenge in UK is increasing perception of value of food by consumers #AgrichatWorld
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milkmaker73: Q2) Opportunity - High quality milk, mainly from grazing (Weather challenge!) Challenge? Has to be #Tb #Tbcull #Tbfree #agrichatworld
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Pasztor79: RT @farmon: Q2 #AgriChatWorld Large problem is having all sectors constantly placed in competition with each other.Need to begin to work to…
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ericahardy126: Q2: So many people to feed and so little farmers in the US #AgriChatWorld
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woodboroughpark: Q2 Biggest challenge for all of us is possibly climate change #agrichatworld
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MarusjkaD66: RT @Oogiem: #AgriChatWorld Q2 biggest opportunity true sustainable farming with animal and plan crops in harmony Grass finished sheep & app…
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emmiewakio: @hardman_comms @AgriChatUK A2 Challenge:Lack of land,Capital and the agriculture mindset. Opportunity: Quite many #AgriChatWorld
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lientje1967: Q2 @Agrichatuk: Letting people understand that farmers are needed for food and telling them: put your money where yr mouth is #agrichatworld
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soltoseedfarm: Q2: corporate control of our food system - this imposes from the top down and generally hurts smaller growers/producers. #AgriChatWorld
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SkyPhilippa: Here here. MT @Wyefarm: Q2) Biggest challenge is educating public about where food comes from, scary how many have no idea. #AgriChatWorld
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AgriChatUK: RT @farmon Q2 #AgriChatWorld Large problem is having all sectors constantly in competition with each other.Need to begin to work together
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chestnutsfarm: RT @Rob__Hitch: Q2 big challenge in UK is increasing perception of value of food by consumers #AgrichatWorld
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TeamWefarmit: RT @SkyPhilippa: Another good point @DefaidTexel: Q2 #AGRICHATWORLD high land prices and slipper farming (claiming subsidy but not actively…
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Oogiem: #agrichatworld Q2 also problems dealing with radical vegetarians who have no clue about ecosystems and needing both plant & animal on farm
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RiverinaAimee: RT @chestnutsfarm: Q2 greatest opportunity? Sun still rises each morning. #AgriChatWorld
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emmiewakio: RT @woodboroughpark: Q2 Biggest challenge for all of us is possibly climate change #agrichatworld
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wheat_harvest: Yes indeed @ericahardy126: Q2: So many people to feed and so little farmers in the US #AgriChatWorld
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foodtradeHQ: RT @pundles: Q2 Small farms feed 70% of the world with 30% of available resources - they are our future! #AgriChatWorld Keep it that way!
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autoagservices: Q2 maintain customer base amid fierce competition #AgriChatWorld
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bencwilson: Q2: Canada lost 70% of young farmers last 20 yrs! 3% of farms have documented succession plan & generations not talking. #AgriChatWorld
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hehisself: RT @woodboroughpark: Q2 Biggest challenge for all of us is possibly climate change #agrichatworld
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emmiewakio: +1 RT @ericahardy126: Q2: So many people to feed and so little farmers in the US #AgriChatWorld
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LeahJoy: RT @mpaynknoper: Q2 Greatest opp is for #farms to be proactive in telling story, rather than reactive. True around world. #agrichatworld
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AgriChatUK: RT @woodboroughpark: Q2 Biggest challenge for all of us is possibly climate change #agrichatworld
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ellie_dowding: RT @pundles: Q2 Small farms feed 70% of the world with 30% of available resources - they are our future! #AgriChatWorld Keep it that way!
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willwilson100: Q2 #AgriChatWorld sometimes its the attitude that lets farming down in the UK - don't focus on the challenge focus on the opportunity.
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TeamWefarmit: RT @HeijdraVleesvee: Q2 biggest chalenge is to feed the world using sustainable production methods #AgriChatWorld
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tibberdog: @AgriChatUK Q2 to stop training collies that want to drive the pickup #AgriChatWorld http://t.co/LdzX1ji0nQ
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AgriChatUK: RT @ericahardy126 Q2: So many people to feed and so little farmers in the US #AgriChatWorld
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emmiewakio: RT @Rob__Hitch: Q2 big challenge in UK is increasing perception of value of food by consumers #AgrichatWorld
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wheat_harvest: Q2 educating public about #Ag is a big challenge. Many people think farmers are destroying the land #agrichatworld
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SlowMoneyFarm: RT @willwilson100: Q2 #AgriChatWorld sometimes its the attitude that lets farming down in the UK - don't focus on the challenge focus on th…
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SlowMoneyFarm: RT @tibberdog: @AgriChatUK Q2 to stop training collies that want to drive the pickup #AgriChatWorld http://t.co/LdzX1ji0nQ
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PaulWoldfarm: Q2 when we do our job well & produce enough the price falls, fail to supply demand & the price rises. The food price dilemma #agrichatworld
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emmiewakio: RT @bencwilson: A2: Huge challenge facing farmers in Canada is lack of succession planning,access to affordable land to start #AgriChatWorld
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Warraboy: RT @wheat_harvest: Q2 educating public about #Ag is a big challenge. Many people think farmers are destroying the land #agrichatworld
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agrinick: RT @emmiewakio: RT @Rob__Hitch: Q2 big challenge in UK is increasing perception of value of food by consumers #AgrichatWorld
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sestanley1: Q2 People are our biggest challenge AND opportunity. Creating Ag as attractive career, & innovation from those in industry #agrichatworld
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IndiBlu: RT @wheat_harvest: Q2 educating public about #Ag is a big challenge. Many people think farmers are destroying the land #agrichatworld
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robertcraignfu: Q2 As food producers our biggest challenge is educating consumers to the real value of food,after decades of cheap abundance #agrichatworld
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johanntasker: Q2 Biggest challenge for farmers? Complacency among consumers & politicans in recognising importance of #FoodSecurity #AgriChatWorld
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TeamWefarmit: RT @willwilson100: Q2 #AgriChatWorld sometimes its the attitude that lets farming down in the UK - don't focus on the challenge focus on th…
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jonnybambers: Q2 the weather and the government but mainly producing profitable quality produce at world prices #agrichatworld
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SteakPerfection: Q2 Our world has so many informed farmers/ranchers #AgriChatWorld
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BritishCheese: RT @willwilson100: Q2 #AgriChatWorld sometimes its the attitude that lets farming down in the UK - don't focus on the challenge focus on th…
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irenevdsar: Q2 proud that we produce save Food, threat prices we need [and get] to produce. #AgriChatWorld
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EUFoodChat: RT @AsajaBruselas Q2 @EUFoodChat the big challenge, to make farming sustainable in economic terms as well @AgriChatUK #AgriChatWorld
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hardman_comms: RT @PaulWoldfarm Q2 do our job well, produce enough, price falls. fail to supply demand & price rises. #agrichatworld #agrichatworld
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Julieiommi: RT @HeijdraVleesvee: Q2 biggest chalenge is to feed the world using sustainable production methods #AgriChatWorld
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Warraboy: RT @SteakPerfection: Q2 Our world has so many informed farmers/ranchers #AgriChatWorld
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halo42: Q2 biggest challenge for all of us is successfully delivering EDUCATION about food & agriculture to consumers. so important! #agrichatworld
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TeamWefarmit: RT @tibberdog: @AgriChatUK Q2 to stop training collies that want to drive the pickup #AgriChatWorld http://t.co/LdzX1ji0nQ
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lientje1967: RT @wheat_harvest: Q2 educating public about #Ag is a big challenge. Many people think farmers are destroying the land #agrichatworld
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robertcraignfu: RT @woodboroughpark: Q2 Biggest challenge for all of us is possibly climate change #agrichatworld
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animalag: Q2: Biggest challenge facing the US ag community is finding a way to answer consumer ?'s without tearing eachother down #AgriChatworld
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pundles: We're all responsible! MT @Wyefarm: Q2) Biggest challenge is educating public where food comes from, many have no idea #AgriChatWorld
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TheFarmingForum: RT @PVickerton: #agrichatworld q2 weather.... beaurocracy.... and the link between what we do and the end consumer.... all big challenges
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LeedsNetCom: RT @pundles: Q2 Small farms feed 70% of the world with 30% of available resources - they are our future! #AgriChatWorld Keep it that way!
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BritishCheese: Q2 finding enough milk suppliers @LyeCrossFarm #AGRICHATWORLD
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Niaaa_xx: RT @woodboroughpark: Q2 Biggest challenge for all of us is possibly climate change #agrichatworld
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animalag: @PVickerton: #agrichatworld q2 weather.... beaurocracy.... and the link between what we do and the end consumer.... all big challenges
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Sally_Morgan: #AgriChatWorld Q2 biggest challenges - cost of oil, demineralisation of soils, climate change
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barryjwill: RT @willwilson100: Q2 #AgriChatWorld sometimes its the attitude that lets farming down in the UK - don't focus on the challenge focus on th…
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soltoseedfarm: Q2: transitioning family farms, w/ no heir apparent, into the hands of new/beginner farmers - difficult challenge #AgriChatWorld
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Sally_Morgan: RT @BritishCheese: Q2 finding enough milk suppliers @LyeCrossFarm #AGRICHATWORLD
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SteakPerfection: RT @willwilson100: Q2 #AgriChatWorld sometimes its the attitude that lets farming down in the UK - don't focus on the challenge focus on th…
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philip_brigham: RT @jonnybambers: Q2 the weather and the government but mainly producing profitable quality produce at world prices #agrichatworld
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AgChatOZ: Q2 Natural disasters hit us hard down under, droughts hit particularly hard as do bushfires. Major Flooding too #AgriChatWorld
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alexjgeorgiou: RT @pundles: Q2 Small farms feed 70% of the world with 30% of available resources - they are our future! #AgriChatWorld Keep it that way!
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cathmorley: @AgriChatUK Q2 finite global space for infinite global demand for food at cheap prices, a big challenge for all farmers #AgriChatWorld
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gilmerdairy: Q2 My most immediate challenge is trying to tweet & milk at the same time. #teatdiponmytouchscreen #AgriChatWorld
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AgChatOZ: Q2 Great opportunity here is getting passionate people interested in Ag for the future, it's about making the connection! #AgriChatWorld
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Roterhai: RT @gilmerdairy: Q2 My most immediate challenge is trying to tweet & milk at the same time. #teatdiponmytouchscreen #AgriChatWorld
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LucGroot: RT @gilmerdairy: Q2 My most immediate challenge is trying to tweet & milk at the same time. #teatdiponmytouchscreen #AgriChatWorld
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angelahogg: RT @gilmerdairy: Q2 My most immediate challenge is trying to tweet & milk at the same time. #teatdiponmytouchscreen #AgriChatWorld
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willpenrievans: RT @gilmerdairy: Q2 My most immediate challenge is trying to tweet & milk at the same time. #teatdiponmytouchscreen #AgriChatWorld
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IndiBlu: RT @gilmerdairy: Q2 My most immediate challenge is trying to tweet & milk at the same time. #teatdiponmytouchscreen #AgriChatWorld
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MoyaW: RT @gilmerdairy: Q2 My most immediate challenge is trying to tweet & milk at the same time. #teatdiponmytouchscreen #AgriChatWorld
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Julieiommi: RT @AgChatOZ: Q2 Natural disasters hit us hard down under, droughts hit particularly hard as do bushfires. Major Flooding too #AgriChatWorld
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RiverinaAimee: RT @AgChatOZ: Q2 Natural disasters hit us hard down under, droughts hit particularly hard as do bushfires. Major Flooding too #AgriChatWorld
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Julieiommi: RT @gilmerdairy: Q2 My most immediate challenge is trying to tweet & milk at the same time. #teatdiponmytouchscreen #AgriChatWorld
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ogbagogo: Q2: we have power problem and poor funding. What we spend powering our automated poultry system is killing. #AgriChatWorld
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bruxelleSprouts: Q2 challenge & opportunity: sustainable small scale organic farming & consumers who encourage local and seasonal products #AgriChatWorld
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LucGroot: Q2: biggest challenges are: connecting with consumers to avoid the pressure of the "middleman" and be able to invest in sust #AgriChatWorld
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Sambrondanw: RT @pundles: Q2 Small farms feed 70% of the world with 30% of available resources - they are our future! #AgriChatWorld Keep it that way!
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Niaaa_xx: RT @pundles: Q2 Small farms feed 70% of the world with 30% of available resources - they are our future! #AgriChatWorld Keep it that way!
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heatherbray6: RT @gilmerdairy: Q2 My most immediate challenge is trying to tweet & milk at the same time. #teatdiponmytouchscreen #AgriChatWorld
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LProbus: RT @gilmerdairy: Q2 My most immediate challenge is trying to tweet & milk at the same time. #teatdiponmytouchscreen #AgriChatWorld
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_Polinard: RT @gilmerdairy: Q2 My most immediate challenge is trying to tweet & milk at the same time. #teatdiponmytouchscreen #AgriChatWorld
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sittytonfarmer: #agrichatworld q2 trying to survive in a subsidised environment in Scotland where young businesses have no access to EU single farm payments
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RuralLeader: RT @AgriChatUK: RT @ericahardy126 Q2: So many people to feed and so little farmers in the US #AgriChatWorld
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djones7774: #AgriChatWorld where did i miss q2 and q3? ;)
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themanorhousebb: RT @gilmerdairy: Q2 My most immediate challenge is trying to tweet & milk at the same time. #teatdiponmytouchscreen #AgriChatWorld
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angelahogg: @AgriChatUK Q2: lack of understanding and quality science re enviro effects of farming and solutions available on pastoral #AgriChatWorld
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TeamWefarmit: #AgriChatWorld Q2 knowledge and technology transfer. Learn from similar systems in comparative climates and soil types around the globe!
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KisanHub: RT @TeamWefarmit: #AgriChatWorld Q2 knowledge and technology transfer. Learn from similar systems in comparative climates and soil types a…
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LisaK_Dunn: RT @gilmerdairy: Q2 My most immediate challenge is trying to tweet & milk at the same time. #teatdiponmytouchscreen #AgriChatWorld
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JessyEggerling: Q2 - For me, it's starting to find land. It's outrageously expensive! #agrichatworld #aggies13
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REDBELLY_ORANGE: #AgriChatWorld Q2 our biggest challenge is the changing weather. We planted in an area for specific temps so fruit could colour.
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RuralLeader: RT @sittytonfarmer: #agrichatworld q2 trying to survive in a subsidised environment in Scotland where young businesses have no access to EU…
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GregR48: RT @wheat_harvest: Q2 educating public about #Ag is a big challenge. Many people think farmers are destroying the land #agrichatworld
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IndiBlu: RT @REDBELLY_ORANGE: #AgriChatWorld Q2 our biggest challenge is the changing weather. We planted in an area for specific temps so fruit cou…
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John_Jaques: Q2: One big challenge facing us is the general public. We must make the most of every opportunity to promote local produce #AgriChatWorld
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ProudAgAus: RT @wheat_harvest: Q2 educating public about #Ag is a big challenge. Many people think farmers are destroying the land #agrichatworld
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ProudAgAus: RT @farmon: Q2 #AgriChatWorld Large problem is having all sectors constantly placed in competition with each other.Need to begin to work to…
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NeilKing11: RT @sittytonfarmer: #agrichatworld q2 trying to survive in a subsidised environment in Scotland where young businesses have no access to EU…