David Stanton
Question:151 Mr. Stanton asked the Taoiseach the percentage, if any, by which farm incomes have fallen since the Government came into office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28286/98]
Written Answers. - Farm Income.
The following table shows agriculture income from self-employment and other trading income for the years 1996-98:
|
Year |
Income |
Annual Change |
|
|
£m |
£m |
£m |
|
|
19961997*1998* |
2,081.11,952.91,843.7 |
128.3109.2 |
6.25.6 |
*Advance Estimate.
Agricultural income from self-employment and other trading income is estimated to have declined by 11.4 per cent since 1996.