asked the Minister for Agriculture the average stocking rate per acre for each of the EEC countries.
Ceisteanna—Questions . Oral Answers . - Stocking Rate .
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: Because of variations in national statistics this information is not compiled officially by the EEC services. An estimate of the position in each country has been made by my Department from such statistics as are available and with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle I propose to circulate a statement with the Official Report giving the estimated figures. Following is the statement:
Estimated Average Stocking Rate
|
Member State |
Livestock Units per Forage Acre |
|
Germany |
0.73 |
|
France |
0.51 |
|
Italy |
0.54 |
|
Netherlands |
1.48 |
|
Belgium/Luxembourg |
1.19 |
|
United Kingdom |
0.46 |
|
Ireland |
0.55 |
|
Denmark |
0.91 |