Acreages of different crops, as reported by Agricultural Censuses 1922-35

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Agricultural Census Crop Categories, 1922- 1931
Wheat 67,673 Show data context
Barley 55,994 Show data context
Oats 82,051 Show data context
Mixed Corn 1,845 Show data context
Rye 3,597 Show data context
Beans 5,878 Show data context
Peas 4,868 Show data context
Potatoes 11,885 Show data context
Turnips & Swedes 61,600 Show data context
Mangold 6,369 Show data context
Sugar Beet 7,411 Show data context
Cabbage for fodder, Kohl Rabi, & Rape 4,270 Show data context
Vetches or Tares 1,611 Show data context
Lucerne 172 Show data context
Hops 0 Show data context
Orchards with Small Fruit underneath 200 Show data context
Orchards without Small Fruit 711 Show data context
Small Fruit, not in an orchard 135 Show data context
Clover, Sainfoin, & Rotation Grasses: for Hay 30,069 Show data context
Clover, Sainfoin, & Rotation Grasses: not for Hay 58,763 Show data context
Other Crops 3,846 Show data context
Bare Fallow 15,491 Show data context
Date: Source:
1931 Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) ,

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The Agricultural Census used this set of crops in its main tabulation by county between 1922 and 1935 (?). More detailed breakdowns were given in other tables for orchard fruit, soft fruit and, within 'other crops', market garden produce.


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Date accessed: 23rd April 2024