In the late Middle Ages and beyond, England was a relatively stable and prosperous nation, largely free from the petty conflicts and power struggles of the majority of Western Europe. This stability was due to a multitude of factors that affected the nobility, but only one that actually affected the general population: a stable and regular food supply. How was this possible? This can be attributed to a multitude of factors, but I believe one stands out above the rest: the multitude of unique individuals, including luminaries such as Jethro Tull, who introduced new agricultural methods to Britain. These methods increased crop yields and therefore improved the general health, stability and tranquility of the feudal and post-feudal peasantry. There is, however, a period of growth that encompasses almost all major innovations, as well as the lifespan of many luminaries. This period is commonly known as the British Agricultural Revolution. However, calling it the British Agricultural Revolution is a misnomer because most revolutions, such as the Industrial Revolution or the Scientific Revolution, take place over a relatively short period of time, certainly less than a century. However, the British agricultural revolution took place over several centuries, from around the 15th to the 19th centuries. Therefore, since it has evolved more than it has rotated, I would not call it a revolution but rather an evolution....... middle of paper ......But what about is he one of those who could not? Fortunately, the 20th century, with its cheap steel and iron "horses" powered by oil, solved the problem by making a single tractor capable of performing almost any task required by a small farmer. The first gasoline-powered tractors were hugely successful, and by 1920 it was rare to find a farm without a tractor. These tractors paved the way for future developments in agricultural and fertilizer technology, ultimately enabling the production of modern, computerized, GPS-controlled tractors and combines...