Expansion agriculture England from "summary" of The Norman Conquest by Hugh M. Thomas
The expansion of agriculture in England was an important part of the country's history. This expansion began during the 11th century and greatly increased the amount of land available for farming, which in turn allowed the population to grow. The changes in agricultural practices brought about by this expansion had a lasting impact on the country.- Expansion agriculture experienced a major shift in England during the medieval period due to the development of new farming techniques and methods.
- All these advancements enabled the country to experience steady growth of its agrarian economy throughout this time.
- As part of this, vast areas of land were cleared of native vegetation and forests to bring about large-scale agricultural production.
- The introduction of iron tools and machinery further helped in enhancing output from existing farmlands.
- The increased yield from farms also led to a rise in living standards, allowing more people to lead lives of comfort compared to their predecessors.
- In addition, advances in technology such drainage systems allowed for better management of watercourses for expanded irrigation purposes.
- Livestock husbandry also flourished, including the development of the famous Whitebred Shorthorn cattle breed in Yorkshire.
- This was a crucial factor responsible for the eventual emergence of England as one of Europe's leading nation states.
