Acreages of different crops, as reported by Agricultural Censuses 1922-35
| Agricultural Census Crop Categories, 1922- | 1930 | 1931 |
|---|---|---|
| Wheat |
1,346,150
|
1,196,701
|
| Barley |
1,020,225
|
1,029,157
|
| Oats |
1,778,597
|
1,652,005
|
| Mixed Corn |
130,695
|
121,927
|
| Rye |
43,996
|
32,513
|
| Beans |
175,869
|
158,171
|
| Peas |
134,321
|
132,358
|
| Potatoes |
424,660
|
446,772
|
| Turnips & Swedes |
671,436
|
620,955
|
| Mangold |
288,286
|
270,664
|
| Sugar Beet |
347,257
|
233,219
|
| Cabbage for fodder, Kohl Rabi, & Rape |
134,414
|
125,714
|
| Vetches or Tares |
75,076
|
64,164
|
| Lucerne |
39,781
|
46,193
|
| Hops |
19,997
|
19,528
|
| Orchards with Small Fruit underneath |
32,057
|
28,006
|
| Orchards without Small Fruit |
214,922
|
216,772
|
| Small Fruit, not in an orchard |
34,152
|
34,017
|
| Clover, Sainfoin, & Rotation Grasses: for Hay |
1,595,045
|
1,726,444
|
| Clover, Sainfoin, & Rotation Grasses: not for Hay |
828,421
|
854,822
|
| Other Crops |
203,544
|
215,341
|
| Bare Fallow |
294,048
|
356,985
|
| Date: | Source: |
|---|---|
| 1930 - 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.