asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state the area planted to tobacco, in each of the last five years; the yield per acre, and the total yield; and the value of the crop.
Written Answers. - Tobacco Crop.
Mr. Corish
The following are the details requested regarding the tobacco crops during the years 1942 to 1946 (inclusive):—
Year |
Area Planted |
Yield per Acre |
Total Yield |
Value of Crop (Amount paid to Growers) |
||
Acres |
lbs. |
lbs. |
£ |
s. |
d. |
|
1942 |
253 |
561 |
141,900 |
13,861 |
13 |
8 |
1943 |
165 |
768 |
126,787 |
13,079 |
13 |
3 |
1944 |
109 |
655 |
71,357 |
7,288 |
4 |
2 |
1945 |
94 |
572 |
53,811 |
5,408 |
13 |
3 |
1946 |
71 |
521 |
36,976 |
3,941 |
11 |
10 |