The Agricultural Revolution

Question 1

Jethro Tull

Answer 1

An English agriculturist from Berkshire who helped to bring about the British Agricultural Revolution of the 18th century. He perfected a horse-drawn seed drill in 1701 that economically sowed the seeds in neat rows, and later developed a horse-drawn hoe. Tull’s methods were adopted by many landowners and helped to provide the basis for modern agriculture.

Question 2

Joseph Foljambe

Answer 2

Patented the Rotherham triangular plough which has an iron blade that was lighter and easier to use than the traditional wooden plough.

Question 3

‘Turnip’ Townshend

Answer 3

Promoted adoption of the Norfolk four-course system, involving rotation of turnips, barley, clover, and wheat crops

Question 4

Robert Bakewell

Answer 4

Bakewell was one of the first farmers to breed both sheep and cattle for meat instead of primarily for wool or work