Introduction to Agriculture

    Definition of Agriculture           

• Agriculture is the science and art of cultivation of crops and rearing of livestock.
• As a science, it involves experimentation and application of scientific knowledge in such areas as;

Ø  Soil analysis,

Ø  Control of pests and diseases,

Ø  Farm machinery and structures,

Ø  Crop and livestock breeding.

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

Ø  Tilling the land,

Ø  Construction,

Ø  Measurement,

Ø  Harvesting of crops,

Ø  Feeding and handling of livestock

Ø  Marketing.