asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the acreage under wheat and the total yield per year in each year since 1932 and the average price per barrel received per year.
Written Answers. - Acreage under Wheat.
The particulars which the Deputy requires will be circulated with the Official Report.
Following are the particulars:—
|
Year |
Area under Wheat |
Total Yield |
Average price per barrel of 280 lbs. at Saorstát markets.* |
|
|
Acres |
Tons |
s. |
d. |
|
|
1932 |
21,388 |
22,250 |
21 |
1 |
|
1933 |
50,491 |
53,129 |
16 |
8 |
|
1934 |
93,817 |
101,879 |
17 |
1 |
|
1935 |
163,473 |
179,077 |
23 |
2 |
|
1936 |
254,521 |
209,980 |
27 |
1 |
* From 1st August, 1933 to 29th July, 1935, prices are those paid in the markets (exclusive of bounty) and do not represent the prices ultimately received by the growers. Fixed minimum prices have applied from 29th July, 1935.