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An economic model is divided into three major sectors. These sectors help in the smooth function of the economy. The three sectors are the Primary sector(Agricultural), the Secondary sector (Manufacturing), and the Tertiary sector(Services). Agriculture is the backbone of many countries, especially India. One of the important sectors of the Indian economy is Agriculture. About 19.9% of the GDP of India is contributed by While the growth of the Indian economy is the center of many across the world, agriculture. The efforts of the Indian farmers and the industry that keeps up with the great and ever-increasing demand and ensures food security for the nation is great.
Evolution Of Agriculture
Around 315,000 years ago, human beings went through a process of evolution. From learning how to make a fire to hunting and cooking Food for their survival, from loving and building relationships to fighting for Food and territory, from inventing tires to electricity, humans are ever-evolving. And throughout these years, human beings have required Food for survival, nutrients to grow, and other metabolic activities. To cater to this need of humans, agriculture has played a major role. The art and science of cultivating land, growing crops, and raising livestock is agriculture. Preparation and distribution of products from plants and animals are also included in agriculture. Four major f’s are provided by agriculture they are,
- Food
- Fabric
- Fuel
- Forestry
About 11,500 years ago, the concept of agriculture started wide-spreading. Humans gradually learned about the natural surroundings and shifted from hunting and eating wild animals and plants to farming and growing cereal and root crops. This helped humans settle down in areas and farm according to the area’s biodiversity. Around 2000 years ago, humans grew dependent on agriculture. With growing crops, humans also learned about herding and breeding animals. This is known as domestication. Chinese farmers cultivated rice or corn in early 7500 BCE, making the first domestication.
With more research and information, humans learned about milk, eggs, and how animals can be used for plowing, pulling, and transportation. The rise of surplus produce led to the idea of a barter system, followed by monetary exchange. And today, in the 21st-century agricultural industry has grown massively with the help of technology and automation.
Southern Agriculture in India
Southern Agriculture in India is very different from the other parts, showcasing the diverse landscape of the subcontinent. Tea, coffee, pepper, coconut, rubber, and areca nut(popular for chewing throughout several Asian countries) are the major plantation crops in the southern agriculture of India. Cultivation of rice takes up to 8% of the cropped land in southern agriculture of India.
Department of Agriculture of India
India is a country of over a billion people, a young nation with culture as old as time. India as a civilization is looking to re-establish its rightful place in the world. There has been an incredible graph of India’s growth story throughout these years, and the world has its eyes on India. From being perceived as a land of snake charmers to now as a land of skilled professionals and global entrepreneurs, India has put together an incredible show for the spectators of the world. Agriculture is the backbone of many countries, especially some developing countries like India. The Department of Agriculture in India was formed by the government in June 1871. The Department of Revenue and Agriculture and Commerce is the name of the department of agriculture in India. It was formed to develop and improve the agricultural resources of India. The department helped citizens understand agriculture, soil conservation, food and vegetable industry, etc.
Government of India has implemented many schemes to help and protect the interest of the farmers of India here are few schemes implemented by the Government of India for the farmers,
- National Agriculture Market (eNAM)
- National Mission For Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)
- Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana(PMKSY)
- Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
- Gramin Bhandara Yojna
- Livestock Insurance Scheme
- Scheme on Fisheries Training and Extension
- National Scheme on Welfare of Fishermen
- Micro Irrigation Fund (MIF)
Conclusion
The art and science of cultivating land, growing crops, and raising livestock are known as agriculture. But through the years, as humans have evolved, the process of agriculture has also evolved. With the department of agriculture to support the people in their jobs and produce good quality outcomes to the constantly improving technology, every step taken is for a better future for the humans. Agriculture is the backbone of many countries, especially India. One of the most important sectors of the Indian economy is Agriculture. About 19.9% of the GDP of India is contributed by agriculture. There is great hope for the future.
