The Uncertain Growth of Part-Time Farming and Diversification
Series: Farm Management ; 11 no. 1 April 2001, 11-25(8)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Discusses part-time farming with mention of earnings and other sources of income. Suggests that despite many more farmers indicating that they work less than 40 hours per week there is no clear evidence showing significant increase in incomes being earned from diversification and off the farm activities. Considers statistics from the June census and farm structures survey but argues this information has its limitations and there is a need for better data to be collected.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS63917 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 112407-1001 |
Discusses part-time farming with mention of earnings and other sources of income. Suggests that despite many more farmers indicating that they work less than 40 hours per week there is no clear evidence showing significant increase in incomes being earned from diversification and off the farm activities. Considers statistics from the June census and farm structures survey but argues this information has its limitations and there is a need for better data to be collected.