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The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge advocates the potato
The Royal Society is a scientific organization that was founded in 1660 with the goal of promoting excellence in science. Potatoes are a staple food for millions of people. They are rich in nutrients, including vitamin C and potassium, and are a good source of energy. The Royal Society has supported research on the potato and its cultivation, as well as efforts to promote the use of potatoes as a nutritious and sustainable food source. -
Norfolk Four Course Crop Rotation
The Norfolk Four Course Crop Rotation system is a method of agricultural land management that involves growing four different types of crops in a specific sequence on the same piece of land.The goal of the Norfolk Four Course Crop Rotation system is to improve soil fertility and maintain the productivity of the land over time. It is a sustainable and efficient way to produce crops and has been used in many parts of the world, including the UK. -
Jethro Tull and the Seed Drill
Jethro Tull was an 18th-century English agriculturalist and inventor who is best known for his development of the seed drill. The seed drill is a mechanical device that is used to plant seeds in rows at a precise depth and spacing. Before the seed drill was invented, farmers would plant seeds by hand, which was a time-consuming and labor-intensive process. -
Charles “Turnip” Townsend
Townsend is well-known for his passion for cultivating turnips and his adoption of the Norfolk four-course crop rotation, which resulted in increased food output and decreased reliance on cattle for food. As a cover crop, he grew turnips. -
Dutch and Rotherham swing (wheel-less) plough
The Dutch and Rotherham swing (wheel-less) ploughs were two types of agricultural ploughs that were developed in the Netherlands and in Rotherham, England, respectively, in the 18th and 19th centuries. Both ploughs were designed to be used without wheels, which made them lighter and easier to use than traditional wheeled ploughs. They were also designed to be more efficient and effective at turning over and preparing the soil for planting. -
Aurther Young
Arthur Young was an 18th-century English agriculturalist, writer, and social reformer. He is best known for his work on agricultural improvement and his advocacy for the use of scientific methods in agriculture. Young traveled extensively throughout Europe and wrote extensively about his observations and experiences, including his observations on the agricultural practices of different countries. -
Robert Bakewell, Thomas Coke, and the development of Selective Breeding
Robert Bakewell and Thomas Coke were 18th-century English agriculturalists who are known for their contributions to the development of selective breeding, which is a method of improving the characteristics of animals and plants through controlled breeding.Both Bakewell and Coke were influential figures in the Agricultural Revolution and their work had a significant impact on the development of modern agriculture and livestock breeding. -
Land Conversion, Drainage, and Reclamation Programs
Land conversion, drainage, and reclamation programs are efforts to transform land from one use to another, to improve the drainage of excess water from the land, and to reclaim land that has been degraded or damaged in some way. These programs can involve a range of activities, such as clearing land of vegetation, building drainage systems, and constructing infrastructure to support new land uses. -
Enclosure Act
The Enclosure Act was a series of laws passed in England and Wales in the 18th and 19th centuries that allowed for the enclosure of common land, which was land that was traditionally used by the community for activities such as grazing livestock. The Enclosure Act allowed landowners to enclose common land and convert it to private property, which led to the consolidation of land ownership and the displacement of many people who had traditionally relied on the land for their livelihoods. -
Development of a National Market
Because of the industrial revolution, European nations began to establish national marketplaces in the nineteenth century. The industrial revolution created a plethora of commodities, allowing enterprises to compete on price. This resulted in economic development.