The theory I’ve heard floated most often was that it was intended to make sure that workers in British munitions factories during the World Wars could see well enough to find their way to the pub at the end of their shift. Nothing to do with farmers at all. It isn’t like cows or crops care about numbers on a clock.
I’ve heard the excuse that the whole daylight savings shenanigans are to help farmers, but that’s always sounded silly.
I farm. The cows don’t give a shit either way.
The theory I’ve heard floated most often was that it was intended to make sure that workers in British munitions factories during the World Wars could see well enough to find their way to the pub at the end of their shift. Nothing to do with farmers at all. It isn’t like cows or crops care about numbers on a clock.
I was taught it was to reduce the need for artificial lighting and conserve fuel for the war efforts.