Introduction to Agriculture: Definition of agriculture - Form 1 Agriculture Notes

• Definition
• Agriculture as a Science
• Agriculture as an Art

Definition

- Agriculture is the science and art of cultivation of crops and rearing of livestock.

Agriculture as a Science

- As a science, it involves experimentation and application of scientific knowledge in such areas as;

• Soil analysis,
• Control of pests and diseases,
• Farm machinery and structures,
• Crop and livestock breeding.

Agriculture as an Art

 As an art, it involves the use of learned skills in;

• Tilling the land,
• Construction,
• Measurement,
• Harvesting of crops,
• Feeding and handling of livestock
• Marketing.