AGRICULTURE - as a broad concept


    What comes to your mind when you think of Agriculture? Agriculture is beyond the concept of crops and animals. It has root in almost all disciplines, even those that are not science-based e.g Sociology, Economics, Accounting, Government, and so on.

    Apart from the activities on the field, in the screenhouse, in the greenhouse, in the laboratory, and other related locations, a little knowledge of sociology is required to interact with the members of the society, in communicating the results of the activities from these locations to them.

    Also, when researchers in Agriculture want to get information from farmers, especially rural farmers, or enlighten them to adopt some new innovations or technologies, there are some sociological steps to follow, to gain their attention and get the best result.

     Government comes into play in Agriculture, because all sectors of a country are governed by one government policy or the other, to ensure their full implementations, in improving the living standards of the people in the society, or for other benefits attached.

      Knowledge of Economics and Accounting ensure proper farm record, optimal utilization of the available farm resources, cost concepts (input price of fertilizers, seeds and other planting materials, irrigation systems, pesticides, etc. and price of the produce from the farm, e.g maize, eggs, milk, rice, etc.), understanding of the forces of demand and supply, risk managements (agriculture is a risky business), etc.

     All specialists in Agriculture deserve an accolade for the theoretical and practical lessons they undergo, with the aims of enhancing food security, sustainable climate practices, employment opportunities, providing raw materials for industries, increasing the economy GDP, and other related benefits of Agriculture.

BY: Oguntola Rasheedat Ojuolape

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