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Cropping programme for the 1943 harvest.

27 Jan 1943

8. Serious labour difficulties in the lifting of the potato and sugar beet crops, and unfavourable weather conditions in some parts of the country, interfered with the autumn cultivations, and when it became apparent that still further emphasis on "bread corn" for the 1943 harvest was needed, Committees were called upon in November for a great effort on the part of all concerned to secure not only the planting of the 25 per cent. increase in wheat and the increased acreages of potatoes and other crops for which they had already been asked, but also an increase of at least 200,000 acres of barley for the loaf, and more if possible.
Civil Defence Region
Nationwide
Collection ID
CAB71
Document Reference
CAB 71/12/24
Document Types
Memorandum
File Reference
CAB 71/12
Former Department Reference
LP(43) 22
Identifier
10.1080/wtss.cab71.000012.024
Keywords
Agricultural Production Agriculture Animal Feed Barley Cereals Employment Fishing Harvests Industrial Disputes Industry Livestock Mechanisation Oats Pigs Potatoes Poultry Productivity Rye Sugar Vegetables Weather Wheat
Language
English
Organizations Discussed
Home Office Lord President's Committee Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Scottish Office
Pages
4
Published in
United Kingdom
Series
Papers Nos. 1(43) - 119(43)
Themes
Rationing Supply Agriculture Food Supply