Written answers

Wednesday, 20 May 2009

Department of Agriculture and Food

Arable Crops

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 248: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the acreage of potatoes grown here in the years 2006, 2007 and 2008; if the trend is on the increase or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20688/09]

Photo of Brendan SmithBrendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context

The area of potatoes grown in Ireland in the past three years was as follows.

YearHectares
200611,500
200711,700
200811,600

The area grown has remained static in recent years.

Comments

No comments

Log in or join to post a public comment.