Agricultural Activities
Definition
Agricultural activities encompass all human actions related to cultivating crops, raising livestock, and producing food, fiber, and other agricultural products.
Analogy
Think of agricultural activities as a giant puzzle where farmers are the key pieces. They carefully plan and arrange different farming practices like planting seeds, tending to animals, and harvesting crops to create a complete picture of sustainable food production.
Related terms
Irrigation: Irrigation is the artificial application of water to crops or plants in order to provide sufficient moisture for their growth.
Pesticides: Pesticides are chemicals used in agriculture to control pests (such as insects, weeds, and diseases) that can damage or destroy crops.
Soil Erosion: Soil erosion refers to the process by which soil is moved from one place to another by wind or water. It can occur due to improper land management practices in agriculture.
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