§ Mr. AshdownTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many(a) pig units, (b) dairy units and (c) poultry units there were in Somerset in (i) 1990–91, (ii) 1996–97, (iii) 1997–98, (iv) 1998–99 and (v) 1999–2000; and if he will make a statement. [111962]
§ Ms Quin[holding answer 28 February 2000]: The table shows the number of main holdings in Somerset with (a) pigs, (b) dairy cattle and (c) poultry.
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Holdings with pigs Holdings with dairy cattle Holdings with poultry1 1990 473 1,724 950 1991 463 1,685 927 1996 350 1,422 n/a
Holdings with pigs Holdings with dairy cattle Holdings with poultry1 1997 371 1,371 n/a 1998 382 1,326 815 1999 372 1,289 851 1 Fowls including layers and broilers Source:
Agricultural and Horticultural Census