<P> Roman farmers faced many of the problems which have historically affected farmers up until modern times including the unpredictability of weather, rainfall, and pests . Farmers also had to be wary of purchasing land too far away from a city or port because of war and land conflicts . As Rome was a vast empire that conquered many lands, it created enemies with individuals whose land had been taken . They would often lose their farms to the invaders who would take over and try to run the farms themselves . Though Roman soldiers would often come to the aid of the farmers and try to regain the land, these fights often resulted in damaged or destroyed property . Land owners also faced problems with slave rebellions at times . "In addition to invasions by Carthaginians and Celtic tribes, slaves rebellions and civil wars which were repeatedly fought on Italian soil all contributed to the destruction of traditional agricultural holdings . (pg. 4) Also, as Rome's agriculture declined, people now judged others by their wealth rather than their character ." </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs expansion . You can help by adding to it . (January 2014) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs expansion . You can help by adding to it . (January 2014) </Td> </Tr> <P> Roman agricultural practices may have contributed to soil depletion throughout the Roman world . </P>

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