HL Deb 06 January 2004 vol 657 cc42-3WA
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What advice they offer to potential entrants into farming on the minimum size of farm holdings that are economically viable for (a) dairy; (b) arable; (c) lowland livestock; and (d) hill farms. [HL569]

Lord Whitty

This is a matter for the judgment of those concerned, but government facilitate access to advice to assist individuals making those sort of choices. New entrant farmers can access a range of business advice for start-up businesses through the business links network and the Small Business Service. For full-time farmers this includes access to the Farm Business Advice Service.