The Agricultural Changes Required by These Times and Laying Down Land to Grass

The Agricultural Changes Required by These Times and Laying Down Land to Grass by Robert Henry Elliot delves into the essential agricultural transformations needed for the prosperity of British agriculture. The book emphasizes the importance of cultivating a good turf deep-rooting plants and grasses to enhance soil fertility and crop yields. Elliot advocates for scientific farming practices crop rotation and minimal use of artificial fertilizers to ensure sustainable agriculture. The author's farming system and results from Clifton-on-Bowmont farm demonstrate the effectiveness of these methods in improving soil conditions and preventing agricultural ruin.