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2002 'will not be any worse'

Series: Farmers' Weekly ; 135(19) 9 November 2001, 8(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: A survey of 2600 farmers by accountants Grant Thornton reveals optimism in the farming industry, with two-thirds of respondents believing 2002 is unlikely to be worse than 2001, and 36% expecting farming to remain stable. Around 60% of respondents stated that diversification schemes were the best method to expand their businesses.

A survey of 2600 farmers by accountants Grant Thornton reveals optimism in the farming industry, with two-thirds of respondents believing 2002 is unlikely to be worse than 2001, and 36% expecting farming to remain stable. Around 60% of respondents stated that diversification schemes were the best method to expand their businesses.