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

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Agricultural Census Crop Categories, 1922- 1931
Wheat 15,794 Show data context
Barley 35,728 Show data context
Oats 166,179 Show data context
Mixed Corn 21,353 Show data context
Rye 151 Show data context
Beans 855 Show data context
Peas 540 Show data context
Potatoes 20,584 Show data context
Turnips & Swedes 39,536 Show data context
Mangold 10,053 Show data context
Sugar Beet 459 Show data context
Cabbage for fodder, Kohl Rabi, & Rape 12,305 Show data context
Vetches or Tares 320 Show data context
Lucerne 161 Show data context
Hops 0 Show data context
Orchards with Small Fruit underneath 222 Show data context
Orchards without Small Fruit 5,073 Show data context
Small Fruit, not in an orchard 573 Show data context
Clover, Sainfoin, & Rotation Grasses: for Hay 176,989 Show data context
Clover, Sainfoin, & Rotation Grasses: not for Hay 114,064 Show data context
Other Crops 2,770 Show data context
Bare Fallow 4,485 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: 28th April 2024