3. Introduction to Agriculture
Etymology
The science of derivation of words from other words.
For Example
Agriculture is derived from Latin words Ager and Cultura. Ager
means land or field and Cultura means cultivation. Therefore the
term agriculture means cultivation of land. i.e., the science and art of
producing crops and livestock for economic purposes.
4. Introduction to Agriculture
Definition
The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for
the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food,
wool, and other products.
6. Scientific Agriculture (18th Century)
During 18th century, modern
agriculture was started with crop
sequence
organic recycling
Introduction of exotic crops and
animals
use of farm implements in
agriculture etc.
Introduction to Agriculture
7. Scientific Agriculture (19th
Century)
During 19th century, research
and development (R&D) in
fundamental and basic
sciences were brought under
applied aspects of agriculture
Introduction to Agriculture
8. Present Day Agriculture (21st
Century)
Today agriculture is not merely
production oriented but is
becoming a business consisting
of various enterprises like
livestock (dairy), poultry, fishery,
sericulture, apiary, plantation
cropping etc.
Introduction to Agriculture
9. Food Safety and Security
Food Safety refers to handling, preparing and storing
food in a way to best reduce the risk of individuals
becoming sick from foodborne illnesses
When all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe,
nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life is
called Food Security
Importance of Agriculture
