Table of Contents

List of Tables, Maps, Figures and Photos

Acknowledgements

Setting the Scene

• Route to enquiry:

• Is farming in a crisis?

Data Collection and Recording

• Primary Data

• Secondary Data

  • Collection and Recording: The Questionnaires

  • Sampling

  • Statistical Analysis

Primary data: Maps, Tables, Figures 12.1-12.72

Data Analysis and Explanation

• Analysis and Explanation: Farmer’s Questionnaire and Extended Questionnaire

• Analysis and Explanation: Local Residents Questionnaire

• Analysis and Explanation: Farming Related Industries Questionnaire

• Analysis and Explanation: VIP Questionnaire

Case Study: Merthyr Farm 15.1-15.2

Conclusions and Evaluation

• Route to enquiry: what the study showed

• How has the current crisis in farming affected the farmers and the local community in an LFA?

• 1) What is the cause of the present crisis in farming in Snowdonia National Park?

• 2) What impacts have these changes had in Snowdonia National Park, socially, economically and environmentally?

• 3) What impacts have the changes had on rural communities?

• 4) What direct/indirect impacts have been felt in Snowdonia National Park on farming-related activities?

• 5) Who has gained? Who has lost out?

• 6) What is the outlook for the future in Snowdonia National Park?

• Wider Significance

• Evaluation

• Suggestions and Possible Solutions

• What can Government do to help farmers

• What farmers can do to help themselves

• Overall Conclusions

Appendices

References