Agriculture

Agriculture is the practice of cultivating soil, growing crops, and raising animals for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain and enhance human life. It encompasses a wide range of activities, including planting, harvesting, breeding livestock, and managing resources like land and water. Agriculture is fundamental to human civilization as it provides the primary means of food production and enables the growth of populations and economies. It can be categorized into various types, such as subsistence agriculture, where farmers grow food primarily for their own consumption, and commercial agriculture, which involves producing crops and livestock for sale in markets. The field also includes aspects of agronomy, horticulture, animal husbandry, and agroecology, playing a vital role in ecosystems and environmental sustainability. Modern agriculture often incorporates technology and science to improve efficiency, yield, and sustainability, addressing challenges such as climate change, soil degradation, and food security.