Farming (Costs)

39.

Mr. Wolrige-Gordon
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his estimate of the increase in costs to the farming industry since 18th June.

Mr. John E. B. Hill
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his estimate of the increased costs which so far have fallen upon the agricultural industry in the current year; and which items represent the largest amounts.

Mr. Prior
It is not possible to assess precisely recent changes in agricultural costs, but there have been large increases since the last Annual Review especially on feedingstuffs and machinery.