forestry killing off our farming industry

[C_T_Russell]

No point in putting a higher emphasis on sheep when the wool market is totally wrecked by our preference for cheap plastic fibres. How much wool are you wearing CT?  Not much point in farming sheep for meat when the world markets are turning vegetarian, and investing in over processed fake meat alternatives to a nice bit of mutton. When was the last time you had a leg of hogget for Sunday lunch CT?

These are our choices at work. We actually prefer Temu over the local producers. We prefer the new and fast over old and lasting. We like wrapping our bodies in plastic bags and couldn't use a sewing machine to save ourselves, let alone a pair of needles...

Forests still get chopped down to plant crops, so I dont see how farming animals is any better or worse for the environment over plants.
Since lamb meat is so cheap, i buy it quite often, plus its more enjoyable than beef. Its my favorite meat.
Lamb shanks and mint sauce is one of my favorite dishes.
Veganism is a threat to farming. Planting pine trees is unsustainable and still has environmental drawbacks.
Once people drive electric cars, where does all the money come from to pay these carbon farmers? The money will dry up.

I do own an icebreaker top and its great, made from NZ merino.
Wool has many great applications like insulation in homes, blankets, carpets, etc.
We need more of this.