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

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Agricultural Census Crop Categories, 1871- 1871
Wheat 5,022 Show data context
Oats 46,401 Show data context
Barley 1,883 Show data context
Bere 129 Show data context
Rye 58 Show data context
Beans 89 Show data context
Pease 62 Show data context
Potatoes 16,995 Show data context
Turnips 8,374 Show data context
Mangel Wurzel 1,050 Show data context
Beet Root 3 Show data context
Carrots 141 Show data context
Parsnips 10 Show data context
Cabbage 276 Show data context
Vetches 560 Show data context
Other Green Crops 1,343 Show data context
Rape 489 Show data context
Meadow & Clover 83,307 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, Meath 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: 19th May 2024