Ivan Yates
Ceist:110 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the statistics, if any, he has in relation to the average size of farm holdings; whether these have increased in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Farm Holdings Size.
The statistics in relation to the average size of farm holdings of over 1 ha. are as follows:
|
Hectares |
|
|
1980 |
22.6 |
|
1983 |
22.8 |
|
1985 |
22.7 |
|
1987 |
22.7 |
The source of these statistics is the Farm Structure Surveys. Corresponding data from the 1991 Census of Agriculture will be available in the near future.