He introduced turnip husbandry, and granted long leases to his tenants on condition that within a certain period they should endorse their lands, and adopt certain improved methods of cropping.
A significant agricultural innovation was introduced by him, which involved granting extended tenancies to his tenants under the condition that they would commit to endorsing their properties and adopting improved farming practices within a predetermined period. This approach had a lasting impact on his tenants' livelihoods.