MEANING OF AGRICULTURE
The term “agriculture” is derived from two Latin words: ager meaning field, and cultura meaning cultivation. Literally, agriculture means field cultivation.
Agriculture can be defined as the art and science which deals with the growing of crops and rearing of animals for man’s use.
IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE
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