Better future for farming and food
Series: DEFRA News Release ; (57/03) 18 February 2003, (2)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Government has promised an extra £2.5m for the Farm Business Advice Service to help a further 3 000 farmers boost profits and explore opportunities for diversification. Secretary of State Margaret Beckett's speech at the NFU annual conference called for the industry to work with government to deliver the sustainable farming and food strategy. Full speech available at www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/ministers/speeches/mb030218.htm www.defra.gov.uk/news/2003/030218a.htm| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3907-17 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 121399-1001 |
Government has promised an extra £2.5m for the Farm Business Advice Service to help a further 3 000 farmers boost profits and explore opportunities for diversification. Secretary of State Margaret Beckett's speech at the NFU annual conference called for the industry to work with government to deliver the sustainable farming and food strategy. Full speech available at www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/ministers/speeches/mb030218.htm www.defra.gov.uk/news/2003/030218a.htm