Jamaica Agricultural Society
WEBThe Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) formed in 1895 under the instruction of the then Governor General of Jamaica, Sir Henry Blake to stimulate interest of all categories of farmers in the island in agricultural pursuits.
Agriculture - Wikipedia
WEBAgriculture encompasses crop and livestock production, aquaculture, fisheries, and forestry for food and non-food products. [1] Agriculture was the key development in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that enabled people to live in cities.
Origins of agriculture | History, Types, Techniques, & Facts
WEBMay 25, 2024 · Origins of agriculture, the active production of useful plants or animals in ecosystems that have been created by people. Agriculture has often been conceptualized narrowly, in terms of specific combinations of activities and organisms—wet-rice production in Asia, wheat farming in Europe, cattle.
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining
WEBWelcome to the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining.
Agriculture Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank
WEBMar 15, 2024 · Healthy, sustainable and inclusive food systems are critical to achieve the world’s development goals. Agricultural development is one of the most powerful tools to end extreme poverty, boost shared prosperity, and feed a …
The Art and Science of Agriculture - National Geographic Society
WEBAgriculture is the art and science of cultivating the soil, growing crops, and raising livestock. It includes the preparation of plant and animal products for people to use and their distribution to markets. Agriculture provides most of the world’s food and fabrics. Cotton, wool, and leather are all agricultural products.
Sustainable agriculture | Definition, Practices, Methods, Examples ...
WEBsustainable agriculture, a system of farming that strives to provide the resources necessary for present human populations while conserving the planet’s ability to sustain future generations. See also organic farming, regenerative agriculture, permaculture, and …
Home | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
WEBFAO supports governments and partners to design the right policies and programmes to end hunger, promote food security and promote sustainable agriculture for millions of people around the world.
Agriculture & Agricultural Technology Portal | Britannica
WEBAgriculture & Agricultural Technology. Agriculture, the active production of useful plants or animals in ecosystems that have been created by people. Agriculture has often been conceptualized narrowly, in terms of specific combinations of activities and organisms—wet-rice production in Asia, wheat farming in Europe, cattle ranching in the ...
Agriculture and Food: Development news, research, data | World Bank
WEBAgriculture can help reduce poverty, raise incomes and improve food security for 80% of the world's poor, who live in rural areas and work mainly in farming. The World Bank Group is a leading financier of agriculture.
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