Bernard J. Durkan
Question:78 Mr. Durkan asked the Taoiseach the current number of farmers; the number ten, 20, and 30 years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5503/99]
Vol. 501 No. 1
78 Mr. Durkan asked the Taoiseach the current number of farmers; the number ten, 20, and 30 years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5503/99]
The exact information requested by the Deputy is not available. Information is available on the number of farms rather than farmers. The most recent estimate of the number of farms in the State relates to June 1997.
Year |
Number of farms (1) |
1977 (2) |
225,000 (3) |
1987 |
217,000 (1) |
1997 |
147,800 (3) |