Michael Creed
Question:159 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Taoiseach the average size of Irish farm holdings in 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1020/08]
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The following table shows the average size of farm (Agriculture Area Used (AAU)) in 1980, 1985, 1991, 1995, 2000 and 2005. Data for 1980, 1991 and 2000 are based on Censuses of Agriculture. The results for other years are based on Farm Structure Surveys.
|
Year |
Average Farm Size (AAU) (hectares) |
|
1980* |
22.6 |
|
1985* |
22.7 |
|
1991 |
26.0 |
|
1995 |
28.0 |
|
2000 |
31.4 |
|
2005 |
31.8 |
*Data for 1980 and 1985 are not directly comparable with the results from 1991 onwards, due to changes in coverage of smaller farms and the introduction of postal censuses/surveys.