British Agricultural Revolution

The British agricultural revolution is the name ascribed to a series of developments in agricultural practices in Britain somewhere between the Middle Ages and the mid-19th century which resulted in a massive increase in productivity and agricultural output. At its most basic, the agricultural revolution consisted of four key changes in practice: Enclosure, Mechanization, Four Field Crop Rotation, and Selective Breeding.

Related Topics:
Middle Ages - Enclosure - Mechanization - Four Field Crop Rotation - Selective Breeding

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