UNITED KINGDOM. Production and imports of wheat and flour; also the population, during the cereal years ending August 31, from 1871 io 1896. Compiled from Beerbohm's tables; also from data furnished by Mr. John Jones, the reporter of foreign markets for this Board, resident in London.; Imports. Exports. NOTE-In the above table the estimated yield per acre was, up to 1884, that of the best authorities, helped by a calculation of the results in each season; in the following years the Government figures have been adopted. In estimating the rate of consumption the conventional rate of 5% bushels per capita is taken up to 1880-81, since when the rate of 5.6 bushels per capita has been assumed, such being considered nearer the actual consumption. 242.920 24.954.870 29.146.840 38,596,912 279,360 22,237,030 26,429,000 39.536.721 39.936.721 Net imports. for home consumption (not including seed) Total available Population June 25, each year. quirements for home consumption (not inc.uding seed) at the rate of 51⁄2 bus. per head" Supposed re quarter. |