Fowler, Sue (1999) Factors Affecting the Profitability of Organic Farms. Elm Farm Research Centre Bulletin. (46).
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Whole farm data of 26 farms (1995/96 and 1996/97) and some enterprise gross margin data (including some 1997/98 data) for organic farms of six different types (arable, mixed, dairy, lowland sheep and cattle, upland sheep and cattle, horticulture) were analysed. Using Occupiers Net Income per hectare as a measure of profitability, the effects of a range of variables are described. Research recommendations for the MAFF R&D programme were identified
| EPrint Type: | Journal paper |
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| Keywords: | profitability, gross margins, arable, dairy, sheep, cattle |
| Subjects: | Farming Systems > Farm economics |
| Research affiliation: | UK > Organic Research Centre (ORC) - Elm Farm UK > Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) UK > Univ. Aberystwyth > Institute for Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) |
| Deposited By: | Powell, Ms Jane |
| ID Code: | 10846 |
| Deposited On: | 19 Jun 2007 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Apr 2010 07:35 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Not peer-reviewed |
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