Agricultural price index increases
The index rose 13.3% from May to November 1976, 11.0% from November 1976 to May 1977, and 2.9% from May to November 1977; the 1977 figures were provisional and seasonal patterns affect comparisons.
asked the Taoiseach the increases in the agricultural price index between (a) May 1976 and November 1976; (b) November 1976 and May 1977; (c) May 1977 and November 1977.
Comment on this
The following are the percentage increases in the agricultural price index numbers in the periods specified: May 1976 to November 1976, 13.3 per cent; November 1976 to May 1977, 11.0 per cent; May 1977 to November 1977, 2.9 per cent.
It should be noted that comparisons of monthly index numbers are affected by the seasonal pattern of production and marketing in agriculture. The 1977 figures are subject to revision.