Food Production in War, (Hardcover)

<p><b>"Food Production in War"</b> provides a comprehensive examination of the agricultural strategies and food supply challenges faced by Great Britain during the First World War. Written by T.H. Middleton, a key figure in agricultural administration, this work analyzes the critical shift from a nation reliant on imports to one focused on intensive domestic self-sufficiency under the extreme pressures of global conflict.</p><p>The text offers a detailed account of the state's intervention in farming, most notably the implementation of the "plough policy," which aimed to maximize caloric output by converting pasture to arable land. Middleton explores the complex economic, social, and technical aspects of increasing crop production while managing severe labor shortages and resource constraints. Through a mix of administrative insight and statistical data, the book documents how the British food production department navigated the crisis to prevent national starvation.</p><p>This work is an essential resource for those interested in the history of the First World War, agricultural economics, and the evolution of food security policies. It stands as a vital record of how a nation transformed its landscape and economy to meet the demands of total war, offering lasting lessons on the intersection of agriculture and national defense.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• Food Production in War, (Hardcover)
• Author: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025659992
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 410