10 Interesting Fact About The history and impact of agriculture and farming

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• Agriculture is one form of the oldest human activity that is known, which began around 10,000 years ago.
• Agriculture has changed the way of human life from food collectors to food producers.
• In the Middle Ages, the agricultural system known as feudalism appeared in Europe, where land and wealth were held by social elites and managed by farmers.
• Agricultural Revolution that occurred in England in the 18th century was a turning point in agricultural history, with the introduction of new technology such as agricultural machines and plant rotation systems.
• At the beginning of the 20th century, Green Revolution changed the way modern agriculture by introducing new plant varieties and more efficient agricultural technology.
• Modern agriculture and livestock have helped increase food production dramatically, with an estimated 7.6 billion people who can be fed in 2018.
• However, agriculture can also have a negative impact, such as soil erosion, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity.
• Organic agriculture and sustainability are increasingly popular along with the increase in awareness of the negative impact of conventional agriculture.
• Agriculture has also become a subject in culture and art, such as monet paintings that feature farmers and agricultural land.
• Agriculture and animal husbandry are still a main source of livelihood for millions of people around the world, especially in developing countries.