asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries if he is satisfied that an increase of 3/- per barrel for the 1969 crop of barley will compensate farmers for increased production costs and induce them to produce the extra acreage required to obviate the need for large imports of low quality pollard.
Ceisteann—Questions. Oral Answers. - Barley Price Increase.
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Taking account of the steady increase in barley yields in recent years, I consider that the increase of 3/- per barrel, which will raise the total value of the feeding barley crop by some £800,000, will adequately cover increased production costs and provide an effective production incentive.