Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 27413

Agriculture: Diversification

Tabled: 29 January 2025

Answered: 5 February 2025

Question

Adam Dance

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of farm diversification on the working hours of farmers.

Answer

Daniel Zeichner

Defra does not hold information on the impact of diversification on the working hours of farmers. Annual statistics on farm diversification of farm businesses in England are published. The latest results cover 2023/24 (Chapter 5: Diversification - GOV.UK)...

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