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jan 1, 1730 - Norfolk Four-Course Crop Rotation developed by Charles "Turnip" Townshend

Description:

Definition: Townshend popularized the Norfolk Four-Course Crop Rotation, a system alternating wheat, turnips, barley, and clover.

Significance: Restored soil fertility and allowed continuous farming without fallow periods.

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jan 1, 1730
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~ 296 years ago