1930 The Future Of Farming by C.S. Orwin Antique Reference Book w/Dustjacket

1930 The Future Of Farming by C.S. Orwin Antique Reference Book w/Dustjacket The Future Of Farming By C.S. Orwin Published by Clarendon Press: Oxford 1930 1st Edition With Original Unclipped Dustjacket - Scarce " C. S. Orwin was one of the leading British agricultural economists of the early twentieth century, and The Future Of Farming represents his thoughtful examination of the challenges and opportunities facing agriculture during a period of profound change. Written in the aftermath of the First World War and on the eve of the economic upheavals of the 1930s, Orwin considers how farmers might adapt to shifting markets, technological innovation, changing land use, and the growing influence of government policy. The work reflects the concerns of a nation seeking to balance food production, rural prosperity, and economic efficiency. Drawing upon practical farming experience and contemporary agricultural research, Orwin explores the future direction of British farming systems, examining the relationship between arable cultivation, livestock production, mechanisation, and farm management. Rather than offering simple predictions, he provides a careful analysis of the economic forces shaping rural life and argues for more scientific and efficient approaches to agricultural production. His observations capture a pivotal moment when traditional farming practices were increasingly being challenged by modern methods and emerging technologies. Published by Clarendon Press, Oxford, in 1930, this scarce first edition is particularly desirable for retaining its original unclipped dustjacket, a feature seldom encountered on agricultural works of this period. Today the volume offers both a fascinating historical record of interwar agricultural thought and an important contribution to the development of agricultural economics. It remains of interest to collectors of rural history, farming literature, economic studies, and those seeking insight into how earlier generations envisaged the future of modern agriculture. " Light wear to unclipped dustjacket. No inscriptions. Binding excellent with no loose pages. An outstanding copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition. Size 19cm x 13cm x 1.5cm - 156 Pages