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

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Agricultural Census Crop Categories, 1922- 1931
Wheat 86,237 Show data context
Barley 194,050 Show data context
Oats 63,643 Show data context
Mixed Corn 2,011 Show data context
Rye 4,131 Show data context
Beans 6,347 Show data context
Peas 6,074 Show data context
Potatoes 17,875 Show data context
Turnips & Swedes 57,762 Show data context
Mangold 44,448 Show data context
Sugar Beet 41,980 Show data context
Cabbage for fodder, Kohl Rabi, & Rape 5,753 Show data context
Vetches or Tares 5,409 Show data context
Lucerne 4,750 Show data context
Hops 0 Show data context
Orchards with Small Fruit underneath 3,936 Show data context
Orchards without Small Fruit 5,448 Show data context
Small Fruit, not in an orchard 5,161 Show data context
Clover, Sainfoin, & Rotation Grasses: for Hay 119,501 Show data context
Clover, Sainfoin, & Rotation Grasses: not for Hay 21,045 Show data context
Other Crops 11,761 Show data context
Bare Fallow 11,713 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: 21st May 2024