Total area registered under the Agricultural Development Scheme.
| Authority | Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2022-02-15 |
| Outcome | All information sent |
| Outcome date | 2022-02-18 |
| Case ID | 2260461 |
Summary
The request sought the number of active farmers and total registered acreage under the Agricultural Development Scheme for the period April 2021 to April 2022, categorized by eligibility and location relative to the mountain line. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture disclosed all requested information, providing specific counts and acreage figures.
Key Facts
- There were 337 registered businesses classified as active farmers under the scheme.
- Eligible land above the mountain line totaled 24,657 acres.
- Ineligible land above the mountain line totaled 960 acres.
- Eligible land below the mountain line totaled 71,452 acres.
- Ineligible land below the mountain line totaled 4,280 acres.
Data Disclosed
- 337
- 24,657 acres
- 960 acres
- 71,452 acres
- 4,280 acres
- April 2021
- April 2022
- 2022-02-15
- 2022-02-18
- 2260461
Original Request
In the year April 2021 to April 2022 what is the total number of individuals and businesses registered as "active farmers" under the Agricultural Development Scheme? Within that total number of registered "active farmers" what are the registered total acreages under each of the following categories : - a) Eligible land above the mountain line? b) Ineligible land above the mountain line? c) Eligible land below the mountain line? d) Ineligible land below the mountain line?
Data Tables (1)
Data Tables (reformatted)
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total number of individuals and businesses registered as "active farmers" | 337 Registered businesses |
| a) Eligible land above the mountain line | 24,657 acres |
| b) Ineligible land above the mountain line | 960 acres |
| c) Eligible land below the mountain line | 71,452 acres |
| d) Ineligible land below the mountain line | 4,280 acres |
Full Response Text
Freedom of Information Co-ordinator Corporate Services Directorate Thie Slieau Whallian, Foxdale Road, St John’s, Isle of Man, IM4 3AS Tel no (01624) 685854 Fax no (01624 685851 Email: defa@gov.im www.gov.im
Our ref: 2260461 18th February 2022
Dear ###
We write further to your request which was received on 14th February 2022 and which states:
"In the year April 2021 to April 2022 what is the total number of individuals and businesses registered as "active farmers" under the Agricultural Development Scheme? Within that total number of registered "active farmers" what are the registered total acreages under each of the following categories : - a) Eligible land above the mountain line? b) Ineligible land above the mountain line? c) Eligible land below the mountain line? d) Ineligible land below the mountain line?"
Response “In the year April 2021 to April 2022 what is the total number of individuals and businesses registered as “active farmers” under the Agricultural Development Scheme?” 337 Registered businesses Within the total number of registered “active farmers” what are the registered total acreages under each of the following categories:- a) Eligible land above the mountain line? 24,657 acres b) Ineligible land above the mountain line? 960 acres c) Eligible land below the mountain line? 71,452 acres d) Ineligible land below the mountain line? 4,280 acres
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