Farmers will face a significant shift from price support policies to direct payment policies and as a result, the emphasis will focus on environmental and rural economy measures to support farmers. In turn, these changes in how support is provided will require farmers to examine their methods and working practices and move towards a more naturally sustainable agricultural economy. Farmers, partners, directors and spouses whole-time . Results from 1998 may not be fully consistent with previous years, due to changes in the labour questions on the June Agricultural and Horticultural Census. Part-time is defined as 39 hours or less per week in Great Britain and less than 30 hours per week in Northern Ireland.
Figures exclude schoolchildren and most trainees.
Areas relate to field areas multiplied by the number of crops in the year and hence differ from those shown in table 2.2 Excludes mushrooms area from 1992. Arable Area Payments for peas harvested dry. Trade figures relate to fresh produce where distinguishable. Give the likely effect on resource allocation within the farming industry. A7 UK income trends - 1999 prices.