Written question asked by Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 January 2004. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 January 2004.

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Whitty, Lord

Question

What advice they offer to potential entrants into farming on the minimum size of farm holdings that are economically viable for (a) dairy; (b) arable; (c) lowland livestock; and (d) hill farms. [HL 569].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 569; 656 c43WA

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Agriculture Advisory services Dairy farming Farms Farmers New businesses Livestock industry Small businesses Hill farming Arable farming