Acreages of different crops, as reported by the Agricultural Census for 1891 through 1901.

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Agricultural Census Crop Categories, 1891-1901 1891 1901
Wheat 1,044 Show data context 879 Show data context
Barley or Bere 3,087 Show data context 3,434 Show data context
Oats 9,197 Show data context 9,804 Show data context
Rye 65 Show data context 19 Show data context
Beans 467 Show data context 299 Show data context
Peas 14 Show data context 8 Show data context
Potatoes 1,602 Show data context 1,849 Show data context
Turnips & Swedes 4,033 Show data context 3,543 Show data context
Mangold 5 Show data context 12 Show data context
Cabbage, K-Rabi, & Rape 145 Show data context 352 Show data context
Vetches or Tares 255 Show data context 154 Show data context
Other Green Crops 19 Show data context 8 Show data context
CLOVER, SAINFOIN & GRASSES: For Hay 6,722 Show data context 8,349 Show data context
CLOVER, SAINFOIN & GRASSES: Not for Hay 12,872 Show data context 8,948 Show data context
Flax 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
Hops 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
Small Fruit 23 Show data context 36 Show data context
Bare Fallow 185 Show data context 86 Show data context
Date: Source:
1891 - 1901 Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) ,

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In 1900 and 1901 the Agricultural Census divided cattle into these four categories.


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Date accessed: 05th November 2024