Farming on Factory Lines: Continuous Cropping for the Large Farmer
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2022
- Softcover
- New
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Print on Demand. This book outlines the Continuous Cropping system, a practical method of farming that combines animal husbandry with efficient crop-growing in a way that was nonexistent before its inception in 1730. This technique was developed by Viscount Townshend as a way to counter the previously understood contradiction between livestock farming and crop rotation. The book describes the history, science, and practical application of this innovative system and discusses how the method led to a thriving agricultural economy in Germany. The author presents a compelling argument for the utility of Continuous Cropping, leveraging his own successful implementation of the method on a farm in Ireland as proof of its effectiveness. This book offers a valuable resource for farmers looking to improve their crop yields and livestock production while utilizing their land more efficiently. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- Farming on Factory Lines: Continuous Cropping for the Large Farmer
- Author
- Tom Wibberley
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2022
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1330293096
- ISBN 13
- 9781330293096
- Seller catalogs
- Agriculture
Farming on Factory Lines offers a practical, science‑based path to modernizing large‑scale cropping.
This book presents the Continuous Cropping system as a method to reduce idle time, boost profitability, and spark renewed interest in farming as a dynamic industry. It blends agricultural science with real‑world practice, showing how thoughtful soil work, moisture management, and disciplined planning can help a farm compete with other industries.
The author explains how the approach connects weather, chemistry, physics, and economics to daily farming decisions. It also explores the psychology of change, the realities of risk, and the long road from theory to workable, field‑tested methods. While not a miracle cure, the book argues that sustained effort and precise experimentation can transform a farm’s productivity and resilience.What you’ll experience
- A clear description of Continuous Cropping and its potential benefits for large farms
- Insight into practical steps for applying scientific ideas to everyday field work
- Discussion of soil moisture, tillage, manuring, and crop selection that support year‑round production
- Realistic guidance on learning curves, risk management, and measuring results
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