19th Century Farming Techniques

In the 19th century, farming relied on manual labor and simple tools like plows, scythes, and horses. Farmers practiced crop rotation to maintain soil health, growing different crops each season. They used and improved techniques like the mechanical seed drill, invented by Jethro Tull, to plant seeds more efficiently. Livestock was essential, providing manure for fertilizer and supporting farming activities. Without modern machinery, most work was labor-intensive, with communities often working together during planting and harvest seasons. These methods laid the groundwork for later agricultural innovations, improving productivity and enabling larger-scale farming.