asked the Taoiseach if he will state the total quantity and value of (a) sulphate of ammonia; (b) nitrate of soda, and (c) other nitrogenous manures imported into this country during the year ended the 31st December, 1949.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Fertiliser Imports.
Major de Valera
I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement containing the desired information.
Following is the statement:—
IRELAND.
IMPORTS OF NITROGENOUS MANURES IN THE YEAR 1949.
|
Description |
Quantity |
Value |
|
Tons |
£ |
|
|
(a) Sulphate of ammonia |
25,844 |
388,579 |
|
(b) Nitrate of soda |
6,037 |
118,096 |
|
(c) Compound manures— |
||
|
Fertilising fish meal |
— |
— |
|
Other sorts |
18,230 |
379,400 |
There were no imports of Guano, raw, in the period.