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Agricultural and Horticultural Census
21/05/2004
The Scottish Executive today announced that the
Agricultural and Horticultural Census will take place on
the 1st of June and forms will be issued shortly.
All farmers should remember there is a legal obligation
to complete and return the census forms. Returning the
forms is particularly important as the introduction of the
single farm register for business contact information takes
place this year.
This will help reduce the burden of paperwork for
farmers and allow savings to be made in administration.
Complete and accurate statistical information will aid the
successful implementation of Common Agricultural Policy
reform and is important for the final GB Strategy for
Animal Health and Welfare.
Notes to News Editors
1. Census forms will be sent to all but the very
smallest ("minor") holdings. One third of these are
included on a rotational basis.
Completing the Agricultural and Horticultural Census
form is a legal requirement under the Agriculture Act 1947,
non-repondants will be actively pursued.
Completed census forms must be returned to the Scottish
Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department by June
15, 2004.