Ivor Callely
Ceist:90 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of hectares planted for potato growth in 1997; the likely growth in 1998; and comparison figures for each of the years 1987 and 1988. [17016/99]
Written Answers. - Potato Growth.
The estimated area under potatoes for each of the years mentioned is as follows:
|
Year |
Hectares |
|
1997 |
16,875 |
|
1998 |
17,419 |
|
1987 |
30,200 |
|
1988 |
28,100 |