The patchwork quilt of farming blocks has come to symbolise our landscape from the air. It did not always look this way: the revolution was started by the invention of the humble seed drill by Jethro Tull.

This media requires JavaScript to be turned on (Show me how) and Adobe Flash Player to be installed (Show me how).

Story: A History of Farming

Duration: 3:10

The patchwork quilt of farming blocks has come to symbolise our landscape from the air. It did not always look this way: the revolution was started by the invention of the humble seed drill by Jethro Tull.

Explore More

UK MapMap Pin

View stories in area

See more stories like this

Other stories

BBC © 2014The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read more.

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.