Michael Finucane
Question:125 Mr. Finucane asked the Taoiseach the total output and value of the agriculture sector at the end of 1997; and the way in which the total output and value compares to the figures at the end of 1996. [2056/98]
Written Answers. - Agricultural Output.
The value of gross agricultural output in 1997 was provisionally estimated at £3,302 million. This was 6 per cent below the 1996 value of £3,514 million. Income from self-employment and other trading income* was estimated at £1,985 million in 1997. This was 5.1 per cent below the 1996 figure of £2,092 million.
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*This represents the amount available to remunerate farmers, their families and other agricultural producers for their labour and management and to cover interest on borrowed capital. |
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Updated estimates for 1997 are due for release in early February. |