Rural property incomes hit as farm profits slump

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The fall in income from rural property of 26% since 1997 is discussed. A survey of rural land use shows a dramatic decrease in farm profits of 109% offset by an increase in income from residential properties of 31%.

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White Paper ignores farmers' pleas

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Issues are presented concerning the disappointment felt by farmers over the proposals put forward in the government's Rural White Paper. The lack of incentives which would encourage diversification among farmers is discussed.

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50m pounds sterling relief fund targets the worst-ravaged areas

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Issues are presented concerning the 50-million pounds sterling relief fund which has been set up by the government to assist areas affected by the foot-and-mouth outbreak of 2001. The management of the recovery fund is discussed.

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