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Foot and mouth business recovery measures announced

Series: MAFF News Release ; (171/01) 8 May 2001 (2)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: The Minister of Agriculture announces a £15.4m scheme for farm businesses hit by foot and mouth disease, which will see the MAFF Rural Development Service (RDS) provide seminars and a regional contact service encouraging use of the Farm Business Advice Service (FBAS) to farmers. The scheme aims to respond to both farmers' short-term needs and government plans for restructuring agriculture.

The Minister of Agriculture announces a £15.4m scheme for farm businesses hit by foot and mouth disease, which will see the MAFF Rural Development Service (RDS) provide seminars and a regional contact service encouraging use of the Farm Business Advice Service (FBAS) to farmers. The scheme aims to respond to both farmers' short-term needs and government plans for restructuring agriculture.