9 Questions
What percentage of the total UK land area is covered by the Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA)?
70%
What type of land is not included in the Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA)?
Woodland
What is the main type of crop that accounts for the majority of the cropped area?
Wheat
What was the percentage decrease in the area of wheat between 2022 and 2023?
5.1%
What is the main reason for the decrease in wheat plantings in 2023?
Farmers planting more barley and oilseed
What was the percentage increase in the area of oilseed rape between 2022 and 2023?
7.2%
What is the trend observed in the area of potatoes over the past few years?
Decreasing
What percentage of the remaining arable crops is accounted for by peas for harvesting dry, field beans, and maize?
69%
What was the area of potatoes in 2023?
115 thousand hectares
Study Notes
Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA)
- The UAA covers 70% of the total UK land area, which is approximately 17 million hectares as of June 2023.
- The UAA includes arable and horticultural crops, uncropped arable land, common rough grazing, temporary and permanent grassland, and land used for outdoor pigs.
Croppable Area
- The total croppable area remained largely unchanged between 2022 and 2023.
- However, some categories within this total showed significant changes.
Cereal Crops
- Cereal crops account for 68% of the cropped area.
- Wheat and barley are the main cereal crops.
Wheat and Barley
- In 2023, the area of wheat decreased by 5.1% to 1.7 million hectares.
- The area of barley increased by 1.9% to 1.1 million hectares.
Other Crops
- The area of oilseed rape increased by 7.2% in 2023 to 391 thousand hectares.
- Potato cultivation decreased by 9.9% to 115 thousand hectares in 2023, the lowest in the last 40 years.
- The remaining arable crops cover 750 thousand hectares.
- Peas for harvesting dry, field beans, and maize together account for 69% of this area.
- The area of peas and field beans increased by 2.3% in 2023.
- The area of maize increased by 8.5% in 2023.
This quiz covers the Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA) and croppable area in the UK, including land use for various crops and agricultural purposes.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
