Natural Science

PROCESS OF FARMING      Food is a basic requirement for every living being. We depend on plant and animals for food. Ancient men began the cultivation of food in a small area and used certain procedures for their management and improvement. This art of cultivation of the crop is called agriculture.        The agricultural cycle is the annual cycle of activities related to the growth and harvest of a crop.   These activities include loosening the soil, seeding, special watering, moving plants when they grow bigger, and harvesting  among others. Good agricultural practices are specific methods when applied to agriculture, create food for consumers or further processing that is safe and wholesome.       Without these activities, a crop cannot be grown. The main steps for agricultural practices include, Soil preparation,  Sowing,  Manuring,  Irrigation,  Weeding,  Harvesting and  Storage...

  Agriculture defines...      Agriculture is the backbone of civilization, providing food, fiber, and other essential resources. It encompasses a wide range of practices and techniques, from traditional farming methods to cutting-edge technologies.       Agriculture is defined with varying scopes, in its broadest sense using natural resources to " produce commodities which maintain life, including food, fiber, forest products, horticultural crops, and their related services. The Role of Agriculture in Society 1. Food security       Agriculture provides the food we eat ensuring the basic needs of the population are met. 2. Economic Growth       Agriculture contributes to economies through jobs, trade, and production of essential goods. 3. Environmental Stewardship      Sustainable agriculture practices help maintain biodiversity and protect natural resources. Key Agricultural Practices   1...

  Biology means...      Biology is the scientific study of life which also known as Life Science.  The word "biology" is derived from the Greek words " bios " (meaning life) and " logos " (meaning "study").      In general, biologists study the structure, function, growth, origin, evolution and distribution of living organisms.        Aristotle is known as Father of Biology and also known as Father of Zoology.  He classifies the biology as two kingdoms.  They are                      1. Plantae                    2. Animals       Over time, the Linnean classification system was expanded, first to three kingdoms and then to four. By the 1960s, scientists had organized living things into five kingdoms, They are                   1. Monera (bacteria),...