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This method of preparing land, and the above rotation of cropping, are generally 

 practised in the neighbourhood of Tadcaster by all good farmers. 



Thomas Torke, Esq. 



It is remarkable, that the constables* charges and poor rates together amounted 

 only to £^. 145. i i^d. in the township of Halton West, from whence this paper is 

 sent, in the year 1732; that these rates amounted to £"43. 185. id. in the year 

 1768 ; during which period very little advance of rent, and no alteration of manage- 

 ment took place: that in the year 1790 the same rates amounted to ^63. i6s. 8|rf. 

 and it is supposed that the rates this year will amount to more than ^^170. Since 

 the year 1768 a considerable advance of rent and alteration of management have 

 taken place; yet it does not appear that this great increase of rates can in any great 

 degree be ascribed to these circumstances. Most of those who now receive relief, 

 date their settlements from times which are prior to the year 1768. 



The Expense of raising a Crop of Turnips may be thus estimated per Acre. 



Two ploughings with three horses 



Three ploughings with two horses, without a driver 



One harrowing with a great harrow 



Four ditto with small harrows 



Seed - - . - 



Twenty loads of lime - _ . 



Hoeing twice - - - 



For gathering quickens by hand - - 



For leading and spreading manure 



Dung is not usually bought here, and the farmers rest contented with their own 

 produce ; and I have not kept any account of the expense of making and turning 

 over compost, and therefore have omitted it. 



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