asked the Minister for Agriculture if, in view of the fact that 25 per cent of small farmers are forced to have off-farm employment, he will abolish the income limit for agricultural grants.
Written Answers. - Agricultural Grants Income Limit.
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It is not possible in the current difficult Exchequer situation to abolish the off-farm income limits applying for agricultural grants. The extra cost to the Exchequer of abolition of the off-farm income limit under the headage schemes in disadvantaged areas, for example, would be almost £6 million in a full year before EC recoupment.