Significance of Agriculture
Synonyms: Farming, Agronomy, Cultivation, Tillage, Husbandry, Horticulture, Agroecology, Crop production, Agribusiness
In French: Agriculture; In Dutch: Landbouw; In Finnish: Maatalous; In Spanish: Agricultura; In Portugese: Agricultura; In German: Landwirtschaft; In Swedish: Lantbruk; In Malay: Pertanian; In Italian: Agricoltura; In Polish: Rolnictwo
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Buddhist concept of 'Agriculture'
In Buddhism, agriculture is seen as the main way people in Ceylon made a living long ago. They farmed the land and gathered crops for food.
Hindu concept of 'Agriculture'
In Hinduism, agriculture, or "Krishi," is a key occupation, especially for Vaishyas and sometimes Sudras, providing sustenance and revenue. While praised, it can involve ethical concerns and environmental impact, and the state should protect it.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The practice of cultivating land and growing crops, mentioned as one of the means by which individuals may accumulate riches and material possessions.[1] (2) Agriculture is one of the six occupations that is a means of livelihood, although it is sometimes viewed as less commendable than other occupations, especially when not carried out by oneself.[2] (3) A means by which the Shudra might be able to amass wealth, though they are not allowed to do so, and such acts may cause them to harass the Brahmanas.[3] (4) Agriculture is one of the eight sources of revenue that the king should enhance, indicating its importance in generating income for the kingdom.[4] (5) This is a form of industry, and it is a legitimate way of earning income, specifically for the Vaishya caste, as described in the text.[5]
From: Baudhayana Dharmasutra
(1) A means of sustenance, where those who engage in it should begin their work before breakfast, following specific guidelines for ploughing.[6]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) One of the three principal professions, ordained for the Vaisyas, representing a fundamental economic activity and a means of sustenance.[7] (2) It is a source of food and provides subsistence to all, including those who preach a particular course of duty. It supports existence with the help of animals, crops, and herbs.[8] (3) The practice of farming which, despite being praiseworthy, can also lead to the destruction of living creatures.[9]
From: Brihaddharma Purana (abridged)
(1) A significant duty of the Sudras, involving farming and producing food.[10]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) This is the practice of farming, and a Brahmana shall rather live by agriculture than engage in selling salt, even in abject penury.[11]
From: Tirukkural (Thirukkural)
(1) The essential labor of farming, which is regarded as the noblest form of work because it sustains society.[12]
From: Kautilya Arthashastra
(1) It is an element that can be flourishing while the enemy's is waning. The success of this helps a king decide whether to proclaim war.[13]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) This is where pesticides are used, with less than 1% actually killing insects, and the rest getting into the water and air and coming back into our food.[14]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) This is a significant income source in the investigation region, contributing the most elevated normal yearly pay and generating the most noteworthy work opportunities.[15]
From: History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda)
(1) The state shall protect this from the molestation of oppressive fines, free labour, and taxes.[16]
From: Vastu-shastra (Introduction to Indian architecture)
(1) Agriculture represents one of the principal needs of civilized life, entailing the cultivation of crops and raising livestock for sustenance.[17]
The concept of Agriculture in local and regional sources
Agriculture is central to the text, acting as a plot backdrop, a catalyst for civilization, a key development area for India, and the main, though challenging, occupation in a specific region.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) One of the five major areas of action for achieving the status of a developed India.[18] (2) Agriculture is the main occupation in the region, particularly on the hillslopes and jungle clearings, requiring hard labor due to water and drainage control.[19]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) The dwellers on the plain learnt agriculture; their struggle for existence became less keen; they had time for thought and culture, and thus became more and more civilised.[20]
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) The backdrop of the story where various gardens (sweet-potato and plantain) play a significant role in the plot.[21]
The concept of Agriculture in scientific sources
Agriculture involves land cultivation for crops and livestock, impacting the environment and economy. It faces challenges like pollution, climate change vulnerability, and water management, while offering opportunities for sustainability and food security.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Agriculture is a land-use category assessed for flood damage, with depth-damage curves used to estimate economic impact, and data availability varies by country.[22] (2) Agriculture faces increasing social and environmental challenges, including meeting the global demand for agricultural products and addressing negative externalities for the environment and global climate associated with agriculture.[23] (3) The application of the PPP model in agriculture is not as common as in other sectors due to the high risk and low profit associated with agricultural production.[24] (4) Agriculture is a key aspect of land use, particularly within urban environments, and is linked to sustainability, as evidenced by its study in Antananarivo.[25] (5) "Agriculture" is one of the sectors in which the S-LCA methodology has been applied, including specific areas like tomatoes, sugarcane, and bananas.[26]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Agriculture is the practice of cultivating plants and livestock, and pesticides are extensively used in agriculture in developing countries like Thailand.[27] (2) Agriculture involves cultivating crops, which often suffer from pests, weeds, and diseases that can result in a considerable loss in crop yield.[28] (3) Agriculture is the industry where youth often begin working at younger ages and in more hazardous jobs compared to other sectors.[29] (4) This is the practice of cultivating land and raising crops and livestock, which can be integrated into nutrition interventions to improve food security and dietary diversity.[30] (5) A sector that needs to be linked to achieving food and nutrition security outcomes for improved human health and well-being, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.[31]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) Microbial chitinases have potential applications in this field.[32] (2) Due to their high water absorption capacity and biocompatibility, hydrogels have been used in agriculture.[33] (3) One of the fields in which nanocarriers are used to deliver insecticides, fertilizers, and plant growth regulators precisely where they are needed.[34] (4) Agriculture is a field where nanocarriers deliver insecticides, fertilizers, and plant growth regulators precisely where they are needed. This improves efficacy, decreases environmental contamination, and stabilizes agrochemicals.[35]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) It is the cultivation of land and raising of crops and livestock.[36] (2) Agriculture is the main economic activity in Kelantan, which is one of the least modernized states in Malaysia, and is a factor in the high divorce rates.[37]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) This sector is greatly impacted by trypanosomosis, influencing land use, livestock management, and crop production, resulting in changes in land use, environment, and increased vulnerability of activities.[38]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Agriculture is mentioned in connection to human destiny, suggesting an examination of the relationship between farming practices and the fate of humanity.[39] (2) Human creativity has introduced agriculture, navigation, technology, and culture, adding to the value of the world, and belief in creation allows this to be understood as co-creation.[40]
Classical concept of 'Agriculture'
From: Egypt Through The Stereoscope
(1) It is incredible how a country of such scanty resources in this area could have supported so many enterprises of this sort.[41]