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Agriculture refers to the science and practice of cultivating crops and rearing animals to provide food, raw materials, and livelihood for humans. Its scope includes crop production, livestock farming, fisheries, forestry, and agribusiness, making it a broad field that supports both rural and urban economies. The importance of agriculture lies in its role in ensuring food security, providing employment, supplying raw materials for industries, and contributing significantly to national development. The course objective is to equip learners with fundamental knowledge and practical skills in agricultural practices, improve understanding of sustainable farming methods, and enable them to apply modern techniques to enhance productivity and support economic growth.
This lecture is part of AGG 102 Introduction to Agriculture 1 in the Agricultural Science department. The course has 30 recorded lectures across 10 series, all free to watch.