Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:108 Mr. Durkan asked the Taoiseach the total acreage under wheat, barley, oats, potatoes and vegetables for each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18777/98]
Written Answers. - Tillage Acreage.
The following table outlines the total acreage under wheat, barley, oats, potatoes and vegetables in the State on 1 June for each of the past ten years:
|
Year |
Wheat |
Barley |
Oats |
Potatoes |
Vegetables for sale |
|
('000 hectares) |
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|
1989 |
60.7 |
236.5 |
22.4 |
24.7 |
4.0 |
|
1990 |
70.1 |
206.6 |
21.8 |
24.3 |
3.8 |
|
1991 |
85.7 |
193.4 |
20.6 |
20.5 |
4.1 |
|
1992 |
90.6 |
184.4 |
20.1 |
22.1 |
4.3 |
|
1993 |
79.2 |
180.8 |
20.2 |
21.6 |
4.6 |
|
1994 |
74.1 |
169.7 |
20.9 |
21.4 |
4.8 |
|
1995 |
70.7 |
178.6 |
19.9 |
22.4 |
4.7 |
|
1996 |
85.7 |
181.4 |
20.9 |
24.3 |
4.6 |
|
1997 |
93.9 |
189.8 |
20.6 |
18.2 |
4.7 |
|
1998 # |
85.4 |
191.2 |
19.3 |
19.3 |
Data for wheat, barley, oats and potatoes are provisional. Estimates for vegetables are not yet available.
Sources: CSO June Agricultural Survey and 1991 Census of Agriculture.