asked the Minister for Agriculture the total number of herd owners participating in the national milk recording scheme for each of the years 1978, 1979 and 1980; and if he has any plans for the improvement of this scheme.
Written Answers. - National Milk Recording Scheme.
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The number are as follows: 1978 — 970; 1979 — 1,200; 1980 — 1,180.
A study group on milk recording, which reported in May 1979, made recommendations for an expanded and more flexible scheme of milk recording. In April last I reconvened the group to advise on the implementation of the original recommendations and the group's advice is now being examined.