History of agriculture
History of Agriculture
The History of Agriculture (pronunciation: /ˈhɪstəri ɒv ægrɪˌkʌltʃər/) refers to the development and advancements in the field of Agriculture over time. The term originates from the Latin words 'historia' meaning 'inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation' and 'agricultura' which is a combination of 'ager' meaning 'field' and 'cultura' meaning 'cultivation'.
Prehistoric Agriculture
Prehistoric Agriculture (pronunciation: /priːhɪˈstɒrɪk ægrɪˌkʌltʃər/) is the earliest known form of agriculture, dating back to the Neolithic Revolution. This period saw the transition from hunting and gathering to settled farming communities.
Ancient Agriculture
Ancity Agriculture (pronunciation: /ˈeɪnʃənt ægrɪˌkʌltʃər/) refers to the agricultural practices and technologies developed in ancient civilizations such as Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome. These civilizations made significant contributions to the development of agriculture, including the invention of ploughs, irrigation systems, and crop rotation.
Medieval Agriculture
Medieval Agriculture (pronunciation: /ˈmiːdiːvəl ægrɪˌkʌltʃər/) refers to the agricultural practices during the Middle Ages. This period saw the introduction of new farming techniques and tools, such as the heavy plough and the horse collar, which greatly increased agricultural productivity.
Modern Agriculture
Modern Agriculture (pronunciation: /ˈmɒdərn ægrɪˌkʌltʃər/) refers to the current era of agriculture, characterized by the use of advanced technologies and practices such as Genetic Engineering, Precision Agriculture, and Sustainable Agriculture.
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