what is agriculture
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The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
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Agriculture is the systematic practice of using land to grow crops, fruits, vegetables and rearing and management of livestock. The word agriculture is derived from the Latin ager or agriculture which means soil and culture. Approximately 50% of the world's population and 75% of India's population is engaged in agricultural activity. Forestry and fishing also come under agricultural practice.
Agriculture fulfils the basic needs of the vast human population like food, shelter and clothing.
To improve the quality as well as quantity of the producer, many new techniques have been introduced in the field of agriculture. Better seeds, fertilizers, better methods of irrigation are some of the practices that have increased the harvest and brought more land under cultivation.
Seeds, manure, fertilizer, machinery and labour are the inputs in the system of agriculture. Crops, diary products, poultry products, fruits, silk and wool are some of the outputs of this system.
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