asked the Taoiseach the percentage of agricultural farm machinery (excluding tractors) purchased in 1983 which was imported.
Written Answers. - Farm Machinery Imports.
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The precise information requested by the Deputy is not available but some information on component flows exists. In the period January — November 1983 imports of agricultural machinery (excluding tractors) were valued at £35.1 million (cif) and exports at £8.2 million (fob) while the value of home production, at factory prices, is estimated at £8.6 million. Parts and accessories are included in these figures.