Agriscience Applications (2nd Edition) (Book with DVD)

Agriculture is concerned with the cultivation and breeding of animals, plants and fungi for food, fiber, biofuel, medicinal plants and supplementary products used to endure and develop human life. In the growth of sedentary human civilization, agriculture was the crucial development, whereby farming of domesticated species produced food excesses that fostered the development of civilization. Agricultural sector plays a dominant role in economic development of a country. Most countries economy is dependent on agriculture – either in a small or big way. From employment generation to contribution to National Income, agriculture is important. Agriculture as a concept has grown as well. A decade or two back, it was associated solely with the production of basic crops. Modern agriculture includes forestry, bee keeping, fruit cultivation, poultry, and even dairy farming. Increasing population means that there has to be an increased focus the primary sector.
This comprehensive Second Edition of ‘Agriscience Applications’ is designed to raise a basic agriculture awareness including knowledge of the agricultural industry and its applications in today’s society. Agriscience applications also focuses on studies on agricultural engineering, biotechnology, animal science, environmental science, and plant science. This handy Edition will be important to students and others interested in the field of agriculture.