Farming income slump
Language: English Series: Daily Telegraph ; 17 January 1992, 6(1)Publication details: 1992Subject(s): Summary: Farmers` income fell by 14% last year to their lowest level in real terms since the Second World War according to "Agriculture in the United Kingdom 1991" (HMSO £12.00). The survey showed that the drift of farmers and workers from the land accelerated sharply as rising costs and shrinking profits took their toll on the industry.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Farmers` income fell by 14% last year to their lowest level in real terms since the Second World War according to "Agriculture in the United Kingdom 1991" (HMSO £12.00). The survey showed that the drift of farmers and workers from the land accelerated sharply as rising costs and shrinking profits took their toll on the industry.