why is agriculture important
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Agriculture, for decades, had been associated with the production of basic food crops. Agriculture and farming were synonymous so long as farming was not commercialized. But as the process of economic development accelerated, many more other occupations allied to farming came to be recognized as a part of Agriculture.
At present, agriculture besides farming includes forestry, fruit cultivation, dairy, poultry, mushroom, bee keeping, arbitrary, etc. Today, marketing, processing, distribution of agricultural products etc. are all accepted as a part of modern agriculture.
Importance of Agriculture:
Agriculture plays a crucial role in the life of an economy. It is the backbone of our economic system. Agriculture not only provides food and raw material but also employment opportunities to a very large proportion of population.
1. Source of Livelihood
2. Contribution to National Income
3. Supply of Food and Fodder
4. Importance in International Trade
5. Marketable Surplus
6. Source of Raw Material
7. Importance in Transport
8. Contribution to Foreign Exchange Resources
9. Vast Employment Opportunities
10. Overall Economic Development
11. Source of Saving
12. Source of Government Income
13. Basis of Economic Development
these are the importance of agriculture
