10 Interesting Fact About The history of agricultural technology
10 Interesting Fact About The history of agricultural technology
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Agriculture is one of the oldest human activities, and agricultural technology has developed since prehistoric times.
In ancient Egyptian times, farmers used an irrigation system to irrigate their plants.
In the 18th century, John Deere created steel plows that made it easier for farmers to plow land.
In 1831, Cyrus McCormick created the first grass cutting machine that made it easier for farmers to cut grass for their livestock food.
In the 19th century, steam engines are used to move agricultural equipment, such as plows and grass cutters.
In 1902, the first tractor was discovered and used as a substitute for work animals such as cows and horses.
In 1912, the first combine engine was discovered and used to harvest rice.
In 1928, John Deere created a tractor with rubber wheels, which made it easier for farmers to operate tractors on wet land.
In the 1940s, the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers to improve agricultural products became popular.
In the 1960s, modern agricultural technology, such as irrigation drops and GPS fertilization, began to be developed to improve the efficiency of agricultural production.
