Farm size impacts on profits
Series: Farmers' Weekly ; 137(9) 30 August 2002Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Rural services company Tenon claim that big is not better when it comes to farm size. Tenon's south of England survey indicates that 300ha (750 acres) is the most profitable unit size. Net income for a 300ha unit was about £250/ha (£100/acre) in 2001, falling to zero for a 3700ha (1500 acre) holding.The survey also reveals that other revenue boosted the average farm's net income by 14% in 2001. For further information on the survey results contact Martin Rossiter, t +44 (0)1256 370 337. Tenon website http://www.tenongroup.com| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Rural services company Tenon claim that big is not better when it comes to farm size. Tenon's south of England survey indicates that 300ha (750 acres) is the most profitable unit size. Net income for a 300ha unit was about £250/ha (£100/acre) in 2001, falling to zero for a 3700ha (1500 acre) holding.The survey also reveals that other revenue boosted the average farm's net income by 14% in 2001. For further information on the survey results contact Martin Rossiter, t +44 (0)1256 370 337. Tenon website http://www.tenongroup.com