asked the Minister for Agriculture the estimated quantity of feeding barley harvested this year, the quantity kept by farmers for their own use, the quantity sold to mills and assemblers, and the corresponding figures for last year.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Feeding Barley Harvest.
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As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
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1964 (tons green) |
1963 (tons green) |
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Estimated quantity of feeding barley harvested |
410,000 |
414,000 |
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Estimated quantity kept by farmers for their own use |
190,000 |
130,000 |
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Estimated quantity sold to millers and assemblers |
220,000 |
284,000 |
The estimated quantity harvested in 1964 is based on an average estimated yield of 25 cwt. per acre.