Food comparison information between 1914 and now at the Ellingham & Ringwood Agricultural Society Annual Show at Somerley Park
During the war households were fined for wasting food that was fit to eat. Today consumers waste 15% of edible food and drink. In 1914 we produced million tonnes of potatoes. Today we produce million tonnes. Refrigeration was in its infancy in 1914,so transportation meant all milk was home produced. In 1914 we produced 4 million litres. Today we produce million litres. Join the league of National Safety. I risked my life to bring you food, use it carefully, live on voluntary rations and win the war. Food, buy it with thought, cook it with care, use less wheat & meat, serve just enough, use what is left, don't waste it. food economy SOS save or starve. In 1914 a farmer could plough 1 acre per day using a two horse single furrow plough. Now farmers can plough 16 acres per day using a tractor and 4 furrow plough
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