Jack Wall
Ceist:50 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the growth which has taken place in the seed potatoes industry in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26460/99]
Written Answers. - Seed Potato Industry.
The area certified under the seed potato certification scheme for each of the past five years is as follows:
|
Year |
Area (hectares) |
|
1995 |
3099.42 |
|
1996 |
3002.65 |
|
1997 |
2078.26 |
|
1998 |
2217.89 |
|
1999 |
2143.34 |
I have established a group to make recommendations on the development of the seed potato industry.