HC Deb 24 July 1986 vol 102 c496W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his estimate of the cost of producing a hectare crop of wheat on an efficient farm excluding the cost of the land; and if he will break down into the cost of (a) wages and salaries, (b) fertilisers and sprays, (c) depreciation and (d) other costs excluding rent.

Mrs. Fenner

As explained to the hon. Member in the reply given on 28 April, at column312, production conditions, husbandry techniques and hence production vary throughout the country. This Department does riot therefore produce figures for an efficient farm.