Dissertation Survey
Below are 16 questions relating to native breeds of livestock and how they can increase biodiversity as well as contribute to the sustainability of agriculture in the UK.
Your response will be included in the data for my third year dissertation at the Royal Agricultural University.
All responses will remain strictly confidential and the identity of responders will not be disclosed to any third parties.
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Do you currently keep any livestock native to the UK?
Where do you farm? (please state county)
Please state your age below
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Please state which native breed(s) you keep and in brackets the number of breeding females you generally have at one time.
If you do not keep breeding animals, please state the the breed(s) you keep and for what purpose (optional).
Please rank the following options in order of their significance in relation to your decision to keep native livestock. Rank all that apply.
Environmental
Financial
Lower inputs
Breed conservation
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In your experience, what are the advantages and disadvantages of keeping native breeds?
In your opinion, do native breeds benefit the environment? If so, please elaborate.
Do you see native breeds as a key tool for UK agriculture to become more sustainable?
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Please explain your answer to the previous question.
Do you believe that by keeping native breeds you are providing a 'public good'?
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Some of the 'public goods' resulting from keeping native breeds can be seen below. Please rank in order of importance, in your view.
Biodiversity gains
Low impact produce
Landscape enhancement
Habitat management
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Second choice
Third choice
Fourth choice
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In your opinion, should the government be doing more to incentivise farmers to keep native breeds?
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There has been a marked shift of consumer interest towards local farm produce, do you see this trend continuing? Please give a brief explanation for your answer.
What market(s) do you currently target and do you believe the price you receive reflects the quality of your produce?
Do you believe that agriculture in the UK should be committed to achieving sustainability?
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Please state your reasons for the previous answer.
'The UK farming community is committed to achieving sustainability' Do you agree?
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
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