This paper`s aim is to find out the characteristics of the rice farming of the Jeonra-do Neungju area in the early 19th century. We can consult the Chinongpyeon section of the Jukgyopyeonram, one of the regional agricultural manuals, compiled by Han, ...
This paper`s aim is to find out the characteristics of the rice farming of the Jeonra-do Neungju area in the early 19th century. We can consult the Chinongpyeon section of the Jukgyopyeonram, one of the regional agricultural manuals, compiled by Han, Seok-Hyo in A.D. 1849. The characteristic of the cultivation practices adopted by the Han`s family and described in this manual are as follows. There were regional characteristics about the sellecting of breeds planted, the relation of seeding and plowing, the elimination of weeds, and so on. Drawing a conclusion, the method of rice farming in this area were different from the ones preferred in other regions, as preferable plants were selected for cultivation considering the weather conditions and the soil status of the area.