§ Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many arable acres are estimated to be ploughed(a) by machine and (b) by horse-drawn appliance; at what estimated cost per acre in each case; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. Jack[holding answer 5 May 1994]: Estimates of the area ploughed are not available. The cost of ploughing will depend on many factors. Typical contractors charges and farmers costs for ploughing are contained in "Farm Management Pocketbook" published by Wye college, no official estimates are available for the costs of horse-drawn ploughing.