Apple and Pear Production

HC Deb 02 June 1980 vol 985 c575W

Mr. Bob Dunn

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will publish in the Official Report the acreage given over in Kent to the growth of apples

CROPPED AREAS (HECTARES) OF APPLES AND PEARS IN THE COUNTY OF KENT
					1975	1976	1977	1978	1979
Apples
Dessert	…	…	…	…	9,440	9,516	9,077	8,839	8,895
Culinary	…	…	…	…	5,481	5,442	5,470	5,336	5,337
	Total	…	…	…	14,921	14,958	14,547	14,175	14,232
Pears
Dessert and Culinary	…	…	3,289	3,229	3,148	3,133	3,239

Note:

In addition there is a small area, less than 100 hectares, used for the production of cider apples and perry pears.

Mr. Bob Dunn

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many farmers in Kent have terminated production of apples and pears in the last 12 months and in the previous five years for which figures are available.

Mr. Wiggin

This information is not readily available.