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Living in the Agricultural World #3"

Explain the difference between agriculture and farming.

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AGRICULTURE

Agriculture is a term that refers to the cultivation of soil, for the growth of the crops and also animals for the food processing and many others to enhance life of human.There is a wide range of activities in the field of agriculture such as the production of the crops, breeding of the livestock and horticulturing. There are numerous disciplines in the agricultural sector like science of soil, pathologies of the plants and economy of the agriculture. This field of agriculture is related to the production of crops but it is also related to the management of the sustainability of the resources. This field of agriculture helps us to how can we improve the yields of the crops and and food security.

FARMING

The term farming is related to the practice of the land cultivation and production of the animals for the production of foods.It involves day to day activities for the process of planting, plant growing, harvesting of the crops.

Those individuals who work to cultivate crops in the agricultural sector are called as the farmers. There are many forms in the field of the farming such as farming of the crops
farming of the livestock
organic farming.

What are the 5 major problems faced by farmers?

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• Climate changes
• Pest and diseases management
• Access to market
• Financial Constraints
• Land degradation

Mention some agricultural technologies you know

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• Drones
• Genetic engineering and biotechnology
• Hydroponics and vertical farming
• Soil health monitoring technology
• Smart irrigation system

This technology is important for the health of soil and its sustainability. The soil sensors equipped with analysis of the soil's tools it is important to make the farmers able for the monitoring of the soil conditions.The genetic engineering and biotechnology is helpful to develop the genetically modified organisms that can withstand the harsh environments. The use of drones becoming popular in the field of agriculture to monitor the crops. The drones collect data on the healthy crops and the condition of the soil.The management of water is very important for the agriculture. Some of these systems use the sensors to optimise the schedules of water.

Why do you think agriculture is important? Give 5 reasons

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The agricultural sector is very important in our society as it plays important role in our economy.

IMPORTANCE

• Food security
• Economic development
• Cultural significance
• Environmental stewardship
• Innovation and research

REASONs

Agriculture is the main source of the production of the food in our society for the overall population. They provide every nutrient to the population. The need of the food is increasing day by day with the increasing population and agriculture has become important sector in our society.

The agriculture plays significant role in the country's economy. It provides jobs and stimulate the economy. Most of the people in my country who live in the underdeveloped regions depend on the agricultural sector for their income. Sustainable farming practices are very important to make the soil health better and also for the improvement of the water quality.

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