In the long history of human development, agricultural production is the foundation of social development. In ancient Chinese history, agriculture has always been an important pillar of the national economy and people's livelihood. Especially during the Eastern Han Dynasty, China's farming technology and production methods have made significant progress and changes.
During the Eastern Han Dynasty, the irrigation system of farmland in ancient China was further improved and developed. At this stage, more advanced water conservancy facilities were adopted to improve the yield and quality of crops. For example, farmers at that time began to use tools such as water wheels for pumping and irrigation, and also invented some equipment that could automatically regulate the flow of water. These improvements have allowed crops to grow better, improved the quality and quantity of agricultural products, and improved the living conditions of farmers.
In terms of planting, people in the Eastern Han Dynasty also began to explore new cultivation methods and techniques. For example, they found that mixing leguminous plants with grasses was effective in inhibiting the occurrence of pests, thereby reducing the use of pesticides. At the same time, some scientists at that time were also studying the optimal temperature, humidity and light conditions for seed germination, which provided a scientific basis for agricultural production and promoted the increase of crop yields and incomes.
In terms of animal husbandry, there was also a certain degree of innovation and development in the Eastern Han Dynasty. In this era, people began to raise more domestic animals such as cows, horses, sheep, etc., and a lot of technical knowledge about animal breeding management also appeared. Through intensive breeding and reasonable ratio of feed, livestock can be better maintained, and the supply of meat and other by-products has been increased.
We cannot ignore the limitations of agricultural technological innovation in the Eastern Han Dynasty and its actual impact on farmers' lives. Although the level of agricultural technology in this period has improved compared with the previous dynasty, there is still a certain gap with modern agriculture. Especially for those farmers living in remote mountainous areas or poor areas, their living standards have not improved significantly because of technological advances. Due to the lack of infrastructure and capital investment, they still rely heavily on traditional extensive agricultural business models.
Although agricultural technology in the Eastern Han Dynasty has made certain achievements, due to the limitations of productivity level and socio-economic environment, its influence is mainly concentrated in some wealthy areas or specific classes of people. In the vast rural areas, people's production and life are still inseparable from traditional manual labor and simple and crude agricultural production models. In order to achieve comprehensive social development and the well-being of the people, it is also necessary to consider how to continuously promote scientific and technological innovation from a long-term perspective to solve the problems faced in agricultural production and rural development.