During the Tang and Song dynasties, China’s population greatly increased due to the introduction of fast ripening rice. Fast ripening rice boosted China’s agricultural surplus, which paved the way for more specialization. Increased specialization in turn, led to a better economy
<span>The seed drill had an influential effect in the growth of
farming technologies and increased productivity which provided raw materials
necessary for industrial revolution. </span>The
seed drill gave farmers much greater control over the depth that the seed is
planted and the ability to cover the seeds without back-tracking. The result is
an increased yield.
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<span>In the late 1800s organization among farmers resulted in </span>more regulation of railroad and grain elevator rates. Farmers started organizing themselves and began fighting for their rights.
