The Western Zhou Dynasty was a dynasty dominated by agriculture. The well field system was a major feature of the Zhou Dynasty's economic system. The sharp bronze farming tools were widely used, and large-scale reclamation and cultivation were carried out. The original abandoned system was replaced by fallow system, and the land utilization rate was improved. The retting and application of green manure, and the fire method were used to control diseases and pests, marking a new level of field management. The Western Zhou Dynasty carried out a relatively perfect system of land cultivation, namely "well field system". The officials in charge of the imperial family must be familiar with the different varieties of crops and their suitable areas, so as to better guide agricultural production. The variety of crops has increased, with millet, millet, millet, millet, grain, wheat, rice, beans, beans, Renshu, Huo, and hemp, Jue, ramie, etc. The Dynasty set up special people to manage the garden, engaged in the production of vegetables, melons and fruits. In this way, it provided the foundation for the final establishment of the feudal system.
The most important handicraft industry in the Western Zhou Dynasty was controlled by the royal family and the princes. Under the leadership of Sikong, many hundred craftsmen were responsible for managing various handicraft industries, the most important of which was still bronze casting. Its distribution area is very wide, the production capacity is expanded, the efficiency and level are improved, and the casting process is improved. Invented the first mock exam technology and the welding technology. Ceramic industry has gradually adopted the fast wheel method, and the products are becoming standardized. The firing temperature of the original porcelain pieces has reached more than 1200, the quality of the body is more delicate, and the mineral composition is close to that of porcelain. It can produce limestone - silica glass. Lacquerware production is becoming more and more popular. The surface of lacquerware is decorated with ramie and painted in red and black. The color is bright and the pattern is exquisite. Silkworm rearing is very common, textile has become an important sideline of farmers. Silk fabrics include twill jacquard and embroidery. We have mastered the microbial degumming method of retting flax from pool water in order to separate the fiber.
In the Western Zhou Dynasty, commerce had become an indispensable Department of social economy. It was ruled by the government, and the "hostage officer" was set up as the manager of the market to restrict private business. The varieties of trade include crops, cattle and horses, utensils, rare and exotic weapons, and even sell slaves. In addition to Bei, copper coins have been used in the Western Zhou Dynasty.
