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

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Agricultural Census Crop Categories, 1871- 1871
Wheat 4,345 Show data context
Oats 73,987 Show data context
Barley 2,503 Show data context
Bere 11 Show data context
Rye 1,908 Show data context
Beans 40 Show data context
Pease 59 Show data context
Potatoes 66,882 Show data context
Turnips 13,844 Show data context
Mangel Wurzel 134 Show data context
Beet Root 1 Show data context
Carrots 29 Show data context
Parsnips 5 Show data context
Cabbage 1,858 Show data context
Vetches 450 Show data context
Other Green Crops 777 Show data context
Rape 534 Show data context
Meadow & Clover 34,923 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, Mayo IrlC through time | Agriculture & Land Use Statistics | Acreages of different crops, as reported by the Agricultural Census in 1871., A Vision of Ireland through Time.

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Date accessed: 18th May 2024