andMr. Meaney asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries the quantities of artificial fertilisers, phosphates, potash and nitrogen, applied in this country during the years 1963 and 1964, and the estimated application for 1965.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Application of Fertilisers.
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As the reply is in tabular form I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.
Following is the reply:—
The fertiliser year runs from 1st July to 30th June in each year and statistics of consumption are kept in relation to that period and not by calendar years. Estimated consumption of nitrogen, phosphate and potash in the fertiliser years 1962-63, 1963-64 and 1964-65 was as follows:—
|
Year |
Nitrogen Tons (N) |
Phosphate Tons (P) |
Potash Tons (K) |
|
1962-63 |
33,000 |
48,500 |
74,000 |
|
1963-64 |
34,200 |
50,600 |
75,600 |
|
1964-65 |
29,100 |
48,800 |
75,100 |