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

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Agricultural Census Crop Categories, 1922- 1931
Wheat 8,291 Show data context
Barley 546 Show data context
Oats 49,810 Show data context
Mixed Corn 703 Show data context
Rye 440 Show data context
Beans 144 Show data context
Peas 224 Show data context
Potatoes 18,800 Show data context
Turnips & Swedes 6,628 Show data context
Mangold 3,341 Show data context
Sugar Beet 37 Show data context
Cabbage for fodder, Kohl Rabi, & Rape 1,200 Show data context
Vetches or Tares 77 Show data context
Lucerne 7 Show data context
Hops 0 Show data context
Orchards with Small Fruit underneath 368 Show data context
Orchards without Small Fruit 1,428 Show data context
Small Fruit, not in an orchard 369 Show data context
Clover, Sainfoin, & Rotation Grasses: for Hay 51,944 Show data context
Clover, Sainfoin, & Rotation Grasses: not for Hay 16,293 Show data context
Other Crops 3,445 Show data context
Bare Fallow 754 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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GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Cheshire AdmC through time | Agriculture & Land Use Statistics | Acreages of different crops, as reported by Agricultural Censuses 1922-35, A Vision of Britain through Time.

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Date accessed: 24th April 2024