Agricultural practices
Definition
Agricultural practices refer to methods employed by farmers for cultivating crops and raising livestock essential for food production.
Analogy
Visualize agricultural practices as a recipe for successful farming. Just like following a recipe step-by-step helps you cook a delicious meal, specific techniques and strategies help farmers grow crops and raise animals effectively.
Related terms
Terrace farming: A technique used in hilly or mountainous areas where steps are carved into the slopes to create flat areas for planting crops, preventing soil erosion.
Champa rice: A drought-resistant strain of rice imported from Vietnam during the Song Dynasty that had a faster growth rate, increasing agricultural productivity.
Irrigation systems: Advanced methods of moving water such as canals, dikes, and waterwheels employed by the Song Dynasty to improve irrigation efficiency and expand arable land.
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