Bernard J. Durkan
Question:93 Mr. Durkan asked the Taoiseach the current number of dairy farmers and at a corresponding date in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13996/00]
Written Answers. - Farming Statistics.
The precise information requested by the Deputy is not available. Information is available on the number of dairy farms rather than dairy farmers.
Estimates for the number of dairy farms have been compiled for 1993, 1995 and 1997 from the farm structures survey conducted by the Central Statistics Office.
The following table shows the number of dairy farms for the years 1993, 1995 and 1997.
|
Year |
Total Dairy Farms |
|
1993 |
39,000 |
|
1995 |
34,400 |
|
1997 |
33,300 |
Source: CSO June Farm Structure Surveys
Bernard J. Durkan
Question:94 Mr. Durkan asked the Taoiseach the total number of farmers currently and at a corresponding date in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13997/00]
The precise information requested by the Deputy is not available. The 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 1999. The following table shows the number of farms in each of the last five years from June 1999.
|
Year |
Number of Farms (1) |
|
1999 |
143,900 |
|
1998 |
146,300 |
|
1997 |
147,800 |
|
1996 |
149,500 |
|
1995 |
153,400 |
Source: CSO June Agricultural Surveys
(1) Operating farms of 1 hectare or more, including smaller intensive units.