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

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Agricultural Census Crop Categories, 1922- 1931
Wheat 34,612 Show data context
Barley 19,367 Show data context
Oats 52,151 Show data context
Mixed Corn 2,356 Show data context
Rye 2,191 Show data context
Beans 753 Show data context
Peas 1,487 Show data context
Potatoes 3,790 Show data context
Turnips & Swedes 20,365 Show data context
Mangold 8,489 Show data context
Sugar Beet 459 Show data context
Cabbage for fodder, Kohl Rabi, & Rape 6,937 Show data context
Vetches or Tares 6,377 Show data context
Lucerne 961 Show data context
Hops 751 Show data context
Orchards with Small Fruit underneath 441 Show data context
Orchards without Small Fruit 1,553 Show data context
Small Fruit, not in an orchard 2,708 Show data context
Clover, Sainfoin, & Rotation Grasses: for Hay 57,282 Show data context
Clover, Sainfoin, & Rotation Grasses: not for Hay 12,276 Show data context
Other Crops 6,599 Show data context
Bare Fallow 22,489 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: 26th April 2024