flax cultivation

In the 19th century, the main source of income was the flax cultivation and lace-making.

Due to the rise in the amount of aid for flax cultivation, there is now a risk of overproduction.

Traditional flax cultivation and processing is reviving.

The Commissioner made an interesting point. He intends to produce new proposals at the end of the year concerning flax cultivation in Europe.

Hugo Hennig also was a member of Flax Cultivation Committee in Sweden.

Smaller settlements, which included Killeshandra in County Cavan, contributed to the expansion of flax cultivation and the growth of the Irish linen industry.