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Potatoes remain the highest crop export from Jersey, new agricultural figures have shown.
Jersey Royals made up 73% of the island's exports in 2006, with 17% more tonnes sold than in 2005.
A States report on the farming industry also found a decline in cattle stock had reversed, with 57 herds reared in 2005 compared to 49 in 2003.
The report compares livestock numbers, farm sizes and the value of exported crops in 2005 to four previous years.
Despite more cattle being reared in Jersey, milk production fell by 24%. The report says there has been a renewed interest in beef.
There is also more sheep in the island following an interest in local lamb meat.
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