Investment in Agriculture, 1953–64 (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Khrushchev's claim: Stalin's agriculture vs Lenin's NEP
Khrushchev's claim: Stalin's agriculture vs Lenin's NEP
Less productive than under NEP
Farm income rise, 1952-56
Farm income rise, 1952-56
250%
Virgin Lands Scheme launch date
Virgin Lands Scheme launch date
September 1953
Agricultural spending % of budget, 1954-59
Agricultural spending % of budget, 1954-59
From 3% to 12.8% annually
Corn Campaign start date
Corn Campaign start date
September 1958
Agricultural production increase, 1953-58
Agricultural production increase, 1953-58
35.3%
% Soviet population in farming (1950s-60s) vs USA
% Soviet population in farming (1950s-60s) vs USA
54-44% vs 5%
Agricultural investment cut in 1960
Agricultural investment cut in 1960
From 12.8% to 2% of budget
Virgin Lands sown area, 1953-64 (million hectares)
Virgin Lands sown area, 1953-64 (million hectares)
18.2 to 97.4
Animal feed change, 1958-64 (Corn Campaign)
Animal feed change, 1958-64 (Corn Campaign)
Dropped 30%