asked the Taoiseach if he will set out side by side in respect of each year from 1951 to date, in so far as particulars are readily available, (1) the estimated number of permanent male agricultural employees in the State, (2) the number of agricultural tractors, and (3) the average "land valuation" in the land (a) per male employee, and (b) per tractor in the form of a reply of 26th April, 1961.
Written Answers. - Agricultural Statistics.
24.
The information requested by the Deputy is shown in the following tables:—
|
Year |
Permanent Male Employees engaged in Farm Work |
Agriculcultural Tractors |
Average Valuation of Land* |
|
|
Per Permanent Male Employee |
Per Tractor |
|||
|
Number |
£ |
|||
|
1951 |
68,924 |
16,037 |
103 |
441 |
|
1952 |
65,991 |
19,096 |
107 |
370 |
|
1953 |
59,691 |
21,900 |
118 |
323 |
|
1954 |
61,937 |
26,678 |
114 |
265 |
|
1955 |
60,172 |
29,744 |
117 |
237 |
|
1956 |
55,900 |
31,900 |
126 |
221 |
|
1957 |
53,500 |
32,700 |
132 |
215 |
|
1958 |
52,600 |
37,200 |
134 |
189 |
|
1959 |
51,300 |
39,100 |
137 |
180 |
|
1960 |
50,626 |
43,631 |
139 |
161 |
* The valuation used is that shown for land in the valuation lists in force on 1st March each year.