One may doubt whether modern farming has any useful purpose nowadays when everybody is on a diet.
The book had such an impact that its influence can still be seen in some aspects of modern farming.
Much of younger farmers have tried their hands at modern farming and succeeded.
Much of England was covered by oak forests before modern farming took over the land.
In addition to such high and non-liquid capital assets the investment requirements of modern commercial farming are considerable.
But as this summer shows, modern industrial farming is also vulnerable to drought, heat and disease.
By comparison, modern farming has ratios of 30:1 or more.
Even by the standards of modern high-intensity farming this is a remarkable yield (Mark 4:3-8).
Calluna was previously widespread in the area, but its appearance has diminished due to modern farming.
The two first Congresses focused on modern farming, and adapting to the changing agriculture environment.