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

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Agricultural Census Crop Categories, 1922- 1931
Wheat 16,202 Show data context
Barley 11,359 Show data context
Oats 18,606 Show data context
Mixed Corn 1,283 Show data context
Rye 178 Show data context
Beans 3,816 Show data context
Peas 867 Show data context
Potatoes 2,644 Show data context
Turnips & Swedes 10,911 Show data context
Mangold 8,150 Show data context
Sugar Beet 760 Show data context
Cabbage for fodder, Kohl Rabi, & Rape 3,047 Show data context
Vetches or Tares 958 Show data context
Lucerne 319 Show data context
Hops 0 Show data context
Orchards with Small Fruit underneath 205 Show data context
Orchards without Small Fruit 19,337 Show data context
Small Fruit, not in an orchard 482 Show data context
Clover, Sainfoin, & Rotation Grasses: for Hay 23,006 Show data context
Clover, Sainfoin, & Rotation Grasses: not for Hay 13,142 Show data context
Other Crops 2,474 Show data context
Bare Fallow 2,414 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, Somerset 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: 25th April 2024