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December agricultural and horticultural survey, NI: 2015

Results of the Northern Ireland December Agricultural and Horticultural survey.

• From: Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency and Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Northern Ireland)
• Published: 25 February 2016

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December agricultural and horticultural survey, NI: 2015

https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/topics/statistics/statistical-bulletins

Details

This survey provides estimates of the number of cattle, sheep and pigs on farms in Northern Ireland at the beginning of December. The survey also provides information on levels of hay and silage production and sowings of winter cereals.

Information is taken from the APHIS system for cattle and the Sheep and Goat Inventory for sheep. Other information is gathered from a survey of approximately 5,000 farms.

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Published 25 February 2016