§ Mr. Hardyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what size of field is regarded as desirable by his advisers for areas of light and medium soils where cereal crops are usually or frequently cultivated.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartThis will depend on the circumstances, but there is seldom advantage in extending the size of a field beyond 50 acres, and something smaller may often be desirable. When giving advice my Department's officers would refer to the need to strike a balance between agricultural and environmental considerations.