History of Agriculture in Brief
Agricultural Science is a broad multidisciplinary field of biology that encompasses all aspects of crop production, livestock farming, aquaculture, forestry for food and non-food products. Agriculture is basically defined as the art and science of cultivating the soil, growing crops, and raising livestock. It not only provides us Food grains (Cereals + pulses) but also fulfill the need of oilseed, fiber, sugar /starch, beverages, milk, egg, meat for human consumption and fodder /grasses for animal consumption too. Talking about the word "Agriculture" it has been originated from two 'Latin' words - "Ager/Agri" (meaning -Soil) and "Cultura" (meaning - Cultivation). Similarly, different fields under agriculture have been originated from different languages. Agronomy - two Greek words - "Agros"(meaning-field) and "Nomos"(meaning- to manage) Horticulture- two Latin words - "Hortus" (meaning-garden) and "Cultura" (...