i. Agriculture is the process of producing food, feed, fiber and other goods by the systematic raising of plants and animals. Agriculture is an age old economic activity in our country
ii. Cultivation methods have changed significantly depending upon the characteristics of physical environment, technologically know how and socio-cultural practices.
iii. Farming varies from subsistence to commercial type.
iv. At present in different parts of India- primitive subsistence farming, Intensive Subsistence Farming and commercial Farming are practiced.
v. Agriculture is the cultivation and breeding of animals, plants and fungi for food, fiber, biofuel, medicinal plants and other products used to sustain and enhance human life