Medieval agriculture practices

Medieval agriculture was based on a system called the three-field crop rotation, which improved land productivity. Farmers divided their land into three parts: one for growing winter crops, one for summer crops, and a fallow (resting) field to recover nutrients. They used simple tools like plows drawn by oxen or horses, and applied manure to fertilize the soil. Manors were the main economic units, with peasants working the land under the landlord's oversight. Techniques were often traditional and passed down through generations, with innovations gradually spreading over time to improve yields and sustain rural communities.