Monday 1 October 2007

Snapshot of farming in the UK

 

Animal health crises such as foot-and-mouth and bluetongue are just part of the worries facing farmers in the UK today.Pressures from export bans and late subsidy payments to fluctuating market prices can affect income, leave morale low and result in many famers considering how or whether to carry on in the industry. This snapshot of farming in the UK highlights some key areas of concern.

Land use

Farming Incomes

Retail Prices

Subsidies

Link to BBC NEWS | Magazine | Snapshot of farming in the UK