5 Questions
When did nascent farmers begin planting grains?
105,000 years ago
When were sheep, goats, pigs, and cattle domesticated?
Around 10,000 years ago
What percentage of the world's farmland is operated by the largest one percent of farms?
70 percent
What percentage of the world's food is produced by small farms?
About a third
When did industrial agriculture based on large-scale monocultures come to dominate agricultural output?
In the twentieth century
Study Notes
Early Agriculture
- Nascent farmers began planting grains around 10,000 years ago.
Domestication of Animals
- Sheep, goats, pigs, and cattle were domesticated around 10,000 years ago.
Farm Size and Food Production
- The largest one percent of farms operate approximately 70% of the world's farmland.
- Despite their small size, small farms produce around 70% of the world's food.
Industrial Agriculture
- Industrial agriculture, characterized by large-scale monocultures, came to dominate agricultural output around the mid-20th century.
Test your knowledge of agriculture with this quiz covering crop and livestock production, aquaculture, fisheries, and forestry. Explore the history of farming and the development of food surpluses that led to the rise of sedentary civilizations. Delve into the key milestones in agricultural development and see how much you know about this vital aspect of human civilization.
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