Comprehensive portrait of early 19th‑century Irish agriculture
This book presents a detailed statistical survey of the County of Cavan, with reflections on how to improve farming, land use, and rural prosperity. Drawn up in 1801 for the Dublin Society, it combines field observations with practical recommendations for landowners and tenants alike.
The work frames the state of roads, soils, livestock, crops, and manures, and it explains how improved practices could raise yields, nourish communities, and strengthen the region’s economy. It also includes notes on the condition of the poor and the broader social and economic context of the time.
- Learn how farmers in the era approached soil, drainage, and lime usage to boost fertility
- Discover the described farm sizes, tenures, and the role of landlords and tenants in shaping production
- See practical advice on pasture management, hay-making, and cattle keeping
- Understand considerations for improving villages, infrastructure, and local industry
Ideal for readers of historical farming, regional surveys, and Ireland’s agricultural heritage, this edition offers a window into early modernization efforts and the plan to strengthen rural life.