Formal Formation Time of Intensive Cultivation in China

Intensive cultivation is a summary of the essence of Chinese traditional agriculture and refers to the comprehensive technical system of traditional agriculture. It sprouted in Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties, the Warring States, Qin, Han, Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties was the period of technology formation, the Sui, Tang, Song, Liao, Jin and Yuan Dynasties were the period of intensive cultivation and the Ming and Qing Dynasties were the period of in-depth development.

1. Spring and Autumn Period to Qin and Han Dynasties

Features: Intensive cultivation begins.

Wei, Jin, southern and northern dynasties

Characteristics: The agricultural production technology characterized by intensive cultivation in the Yellow River Basin is becoming more and more mature.

3. Sui and Tang Dynasties

Characteristics: Intensive cultivation techniques of rice fields in southern China have gradually matured.

4. Song and Yuan Dynasties

Features: Intensive cultivation technology has entered a comprehensive maturity.

5. Ming and Qing Dynasties

Features: Intensive farming develops continuously.