💛 Impact On Agriculture

Question 1

did demand for food increase?

Answer 1

Scottish oat production rose by 25% and root
crops increased their yield to meet demand.

Question 2

did hill farming of sheep benefitted during the war? what did the gov do in 1916

Answer 2

yes! The British
government bought the entire Scottish wool clip in 1916.

Question 3

what was the increase in demand for wool for?

Answer 3

uniforms and blankets

Question 4

how did the shepherd’s wages increase?

Answer 4

shepherd’s wages doubled from 20 shillings to 40 shillings a week.

Question 5

why did root crops in Scotland increase in production

Answer 5

response to the loss of imports

Question 6

population loss in agricultural areas of Scotland due to what

Answer 6

casualties from the war. this had a negative impact

Question 7

why did the war resulted in increased mechanisation of Scottish farming

Answer 7

due to so many heavy horses being taken for the war effort