Acreages of different crops, as reported by the Agricultural Census in 1871.

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Agricultural Census Crop Categories, 1871- 1871
Wheat 491,405 Show data context
Oats 3,270,096 Show data context
Barley 220,979 Show data context
Bere 1,855 Show data context
Rye 19,347 Show data context
Beans 19,070 Show data context
Pease 1,392 Show data context
Potatoes 2,116,721 Show data context
Turnips 327,035 Show data context
Mangel Wurzel 31,810 Show data context
Beet Root 111 Show data context
Carrots 8,345 Show data context
Parsnips 376 Show data context
Cabbage 33,008 Show data context
Vetches 20,775 Show data context
Other Green Crops 25,315 Show data context
Rape 10,647 Show data context
Meadow & Clover 1,829,044 Show data context
Date: Source:
1871 General Register Office, Agricultural Statistics of Ireland (HM Stationery Office) ,

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The Agricultural Census used this set of crops in its main tabulation by county for 1871.


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GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Ireland Dep through time | Agriculture & Land Use Statistics | Acreages of different crops, as reported by the Agricultural Census in 1871., A Vision of Ireland through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofireland.org/unit/10061337/cube/AGCEN_CROP_I_1871

Date accessed: 06th October 2024