Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is agriculture?
What is agriculture?
The cultivation of the field, growing of crops and rearing of livestock.
What is Agricultural Science?
What is Agricultural Science?
Agricultural science is the study of the science and management of biological systems for the sustainable production of food and fibre.
Which of the following are careers in Agriculture? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are careers in Agriculture? (Select all that apply)
What are the roles of agriculture in local, regional and international economics?
What are the roles of agriculture in local, regional and international economics?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following are the roles of agriculture on a regional level? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are the roles of agriculture on a regional level? (Select all that apply)
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following are the roles of agriculture on an international level? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are the roles of agriculture on an international level? (Select all that apply)
Signup and view all the answers
How does the agriculture sector provide employment?
How does the agriculture sector provide employment?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Skills
- Defining, listing, discussing, explaining, stating, differentiating, drawing
Content
- Agriculture is the cultivation of the field; growing of crops and rearing of livestock.
- Agriculture is the art and science of growing crops, raising animals for food, other human needs or economic gain.
- Agricultural science is the study of the science and management of biological systems for the sustainable production of food and fibre.
Careers in Agriculture
- Agriculture Engineer
- Veterinarian
- Butcher
- Agronomist
- Food inspector
- Agricultural science teacher
- Horticulturist
- Agro-processor
Roles of Agriculture in Local, Regional and International Economies
- Agriculture is the foundation of developed and developing economies.
- Agriculture's role is linked to at least six areas:
- Regional: employment, food security
- National: contribution to G.N.P., National and Regional plans for Agriculture
- International: Foreign Exchange, Trade Liberalisation
Employment
- The agriculture sector provides employment for many people by growing crops and raising animals.
- A wide area of job opportunities such as: farming, agricultural education, marketing and farm management.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Explore the fundamentals of agriculture, from crop cultivation to livestock rearing. This quiz covers the roles of agriculture in economies at local, regional, and international levels, along with various career opportunities in the field. Test your knowledge of agricultural science principles and their real-world applications.
