| 1 - Land capable of producing a very wide range of crops. |
| 2 - Land capable of producing a wide range of crops. |
| 3.1 - Land capable of producing consistently high yields of a narrow range of crops and/ or moderate yields of a wider range. Short grass leys are common. |
| 3.2 - Land capable of average production though high yields of barley, oats and grass can be obtained. Grass leys are common. |
| 4.1 - Land capable of producing a narrow range of crops, primarily grassland with short arable breaks of forage crops and cereal. |
| 4.2 - Land capable of producing a narrow range of crops, primarily on grassland with short arable breaks of forage crops. |
| 5.1 - Land capable of use as improved grassland. Few problems with pasture establishment and maintenance and potential high yields. |
| 5.2 - Land capable of use as improved grassland. Few problems with pasture establishment but may be difficult to maintain. |
| 5.3 - Land capable of use as improved grassland. Pasture deteriorates quickly. |
| 6.1 - Land capable of use as rough grazings with a high proportion of palatable plants. |
| 6.2 - Land capable of use as rough grazings with moderate quality plants. |
| 6.3 - Land capable of use as rough grazings with low quality plants. |
| 7 - Land of very limited agricultural value. |
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