asked the Minister for Agriculture if, in view of the absolute necessity for increasing the wheat acreage this year, and in view of the endorsement of the wheat policy by the people, he will state what steps he intends to take to secure by financial inducement an increased wheat acreage this season; and if, in view of the lateness of the season, he will make an immediate statement on the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Wheat Production.
asked the Minister for Agriculture whether, in view of increased production costs, he proposes to announce in the immediate future an increase in price for home-grown wheat of the current season.
With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 10 and 11 together.
No alteration of the price of wheat in these last days of March could appreciably affect the acreage of wheat this year.
I can, however, assure Deputy Corry that the necessity for securing an adequate acreage of wheat is fully realised by the Government, and that an announcement regarding wheat prices will be made in good time to enable farmers to prepare for the Autumn sowing season.