4 People Flashcards
1
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Jethro Tull
A
Jethro Tull invented the seed drill in 1701 as a way to plant more efficiently. Prior to his invention, sowing seeds was done by hand
2
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Joseph Foljambe
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Patented the Rotherham Swing plough. The Rotherham was a local plough to Yorkshire which had been improved upon with Dutch designs.
It was more efficient and lighter to pull than any other kind at that time.
3
Q
Charles Townhead
A
He is known for inventing the 4 crop rotation method
4
Q
Robert Bakewell
A
He revolutionized sheep and cattle breeding in England by methodical selection, inbreeding, and culling.
