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Roman farming methods

Adam Hart-Davis introduces the development of farming and farming technology led by the Romans. Adam makes bread using Roman tools and ingredients whilst explaining the importance of wheat and grain to the Romans. It is estimated that 56000 loaves of bread would have been needed to be cooked each week! The Romans introduced intensive farming methods, drained marshes for more farmland and significantly improved farming tools and machinery.

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