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245 _aFarm size impacts on profits
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490 _aFarmers' Weekly
_v137(9) 30 August 2002
520 _aRural services company Tenon claim that big is not better when it comes to farm size. Tenon's south of England survey indicates that 300ha (750 acres) is the most profitable unit size. Net income for a 300ha unit was about £250/ha (£100/acre) in 2001, falling to zero for a 3700ha (1500 acre) holding.The survey also reveals that other revenue boosted the average farm's net income by 14% in 2001. For further information on the survey results contact Martin Rossiter, t +44 (0)1256 370 337. Tenon website http://www.tenongroup.com
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650 _aFARMS
650 _aSIZE
650 _aFARM DIVERSIFICATION
650 _aSURVEYS
650 _aINCOME
690 _aRURAL-FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
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