Acreages of different crops, as reported by the Agricultural Census in 1871.

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Agricultural Census Crop Categories, 1871- 1871
Wheat 696 Show data context
Oats 33,210 Show data context
Barley 483 Show data context
Bere 85 Show data context
Rye 147 Show data context
Beans 4 Show data context
Pease 29 Show data context
Potatoes 15,342 Show data context
Turnips 7,133 Show data context
Mangel Wurzel 984 Show data context
Beet Root 8 Show data context
Carrots 77 Show data context
Parsnips 9 Show data context
Cabbage 542 Show data context
Vetches 109 Show data context
Other Green Crops 601 Show data context
Rape 672 Show data context
Meadow & Clover 51,274 Show data context
Date: Source:
1871 General Register Office, Agricultural Statistics of Ireland (HM Stationery Office) ,

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The Agricultural Census used this set of crops in its main tabulation by county for 1871.


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GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Westmeath IrlC through time | Agriculture & Land Use Statistics | Acreages of different crops, as reported by the Agricultural Census in 1871., A Vision of Ireland through Time.

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Date accessed: 01st May 2024