Light

Agriculture

Definition

Agriculture refers to the cultivation of plants (such as crops) and the rearing of animals for food, fiber, medicinal plants, and other products used by humans. It involves activities such as farming, livestock raising, horticulture, and forestry.

Analogy

Imagine agriculture as a giant buffet table filled with various types of food. Farmers are like chefs who carefully grow different crops or raise animals so that there's always a variety available for us at the buffet table.

Related terms

Crop Rotation: Crop rotation is a practice where different crops are planted successively on the same piece of land over several seasons. This helps to maintain soil fertility, control pests and diseases, and improve overall crop yields.

Enclosure Movement: The enclosure movement refers to the process of consolidating small landholdings into larger, privately owned farms. This practice became prominent during the agricultural revolution in Europe and led to more efficient farming methods.

Cash Crop: A cash crop is a crop that is grown primarily for sale rather than for personal consumption. It is typically produced in large quantities and often exported to generate income for farmers or countries.