Feudal Agriculture

Definition

Feudal agriculture refers to the agricultural system that was prevalent during medieval Europe under the feudalism economic system. In this system, peasants worked on land owned by lords in exchange for protection and a share of the produce.

Related terms

Manorial System: A system within feudalism where manors were self-sufficient estates controlled by lords who had authority over the peasants living on them.

Serfdom: A condition in which peasants were legally bound to the land they worked on and were obligated to provide labor services to their lords.

Crop Rotation: A farming practice that involves growing different crops on the same piece of land in sequential seasons or years to improve soil fertility and prevent pest infestation.