Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture is the practice of cultivating soil, growing crops, and raising animals for food, fiber, medicinal plants, and other products used to sustain and enhance human life. It plays a crucial role in feeding the world’s population, providing raw materials for industries, and sustaining livelihoods for billions of people globally.
Subsistence Agriculture
- Small Scale
- Diverse Crops and Livestock
- Labor-Intensive
- Low Inputs
- Low Productivity
- Minimal Surplus
- Cultural and Traditional Knowledge
Industrial Agriculture
- Large-Scale Operations:
- Mechanization:
- Monoculture Farming:
- Synthetic Inputs:
- Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs):
- Intensive Animal Farming:
Agroforestry
- Integration of Trees with Crops and Livestock:
- Biodiversity Enhancement:
- Sustainability:
- Multiple Benefits:
- Windbreaks and Shelterbelts:
- Agroforestry with Horticultural Crops:
Hydroponics
- Soil-Free Growing:
- Efficient Use of Resources:
- Controlled Environment:
- Faster Plant Growth:
- Nutrient Film Technique (NFT):
- Deep Water Culture (DWC):
- Ebb and Flow (Flood and Drain):
Agricultural Practices
- Plowing and Tilling:
- Fertilization:
- Soil Testing:
- Sprinkler Irrigation:
- Rainwater Harvesting:
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