Orchards as a percentage of total area
R_ORCHARD = (AGCEN_LAND:orchard * 100.0) / AGCEN_AREA_A:total
| Data Role | Period Covered | Authority | Source | Details | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGCEN_LAND:orchard | 1871 to 1901 | AgStat | Agricultural Statistics | Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) , | Exact count provided by a government statistical office for this area |
Orchards are a special case within the Agricultural Census, because the land beneath the trees can be used for other purposes, such as grazing or growing small fruit. We use the total area of the reporting unit as the divisor, not the total area of farms.