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Current Polls

Should national parks be opened up for grazing in times of drought?

Yes, definitely
Absolutely not
Only if necessary

Should activist groups be subject to an enforceable code of conduct?

Yes
No

What do you think of the ABC's portrayal of the cattle industry?

Love it - they're doing a great job
Disappointed - could be better
No opinion - don't watch it
Hate it - smacks of bias

Past Polls

How would you rate industry's response to the latest cattle welfare crisis?

I’m impressed

(29.7%)

Could be better

(24.4%)

Not happy

(45.9%)

Total Votes: 954
Poll Date: 06 May, 2013

Do you believe the Australian grain industry will be better off if ADM buys GrainCorp?

Yes

(21.6%)

(78.4%)

Total Votes: 343
Poll Date: 29 April, 2013

Is the govt’s Farm Finance package enough to help struggling farmers?

YES

(12.6%)

(87.4%)

Total Votes: 366
Poll Date: 29 April, 2013

Should we encourage more Asian investment in agriculture?

YES

(34.6%)

(65.4%)

Total Votes: 517
Poll Date: 22 April, 2013

Can the new Woolies and Coles farmgate dairy deals save the industry?

Definitely

(2.7%)

Hopefully

(14.6%)

Possibly

(13%)

Unlikely

(69.7%)

Total Votes: 439
Poll Date: 15 April, 2013

Will your family stay in farming?

Definitely

(22.9%)

Hope so

(41.1%)

No chance

(35.9%)

Total Votes: 401
Poll Date: 08 April, 2013

Should animal rights groups be allowed to use drones to scrutinise on-farm activities?

Yes

(7.5%)

(90%)

Undecided

(2.5%)

Total Votes: 651
Poll Date: 01 April, 2013

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