53 5 commodities 1 summary points comparing 1998 with 1997 the value of output all fell by 7 billion or 9 per cent mainly due to lower prices received farmers for main additionally production cereals tonnage was 4 falling 14 this partly a reduction in plantings 2 down but price falls between 10 and 15 tonne arable area payments also 6 green rate revaluations oilseeds slightly aaps planted continues rise as result growing world demand higher relative potatoes increased 257m 67 high more than compensated poor harvest devoted horticulture about vegetables grown open rose 8 orchard fruit up 16 soft 25 cattle calves producer were 11 compensation payable under over thirty month