People and Agriculture about types of agriculture

definition of agriculture and types of agriculture

1. People and Agriculture

2. Learning Outcomes
Enumerate the different processes and uses of
agriculture
Understand the importance of agriculture
Determine the impacts of human to agriculture

3. Agriculture
Science of cultivating crops and livestock
Raising of animals and/or crops

4. Scientist and their
Contributions in Agriculture
Norman Ernest Borlaug
“Father of Green Revolution”
Recommended improved
methods of cultivation
Developed a robust strain of
wheat

5. Scientist and their
Contributions in Agriculture
Yuan Long Ping
“Father of Hybrid Rice”
First invented hybrid rice
varieties

6. Scientist and their
Contributions in Agriculture
Filipino Pioneer for Alternative Fuel
Research
Invented a means of extracting residual
coconut oil by chemical process rather
than physical process
Julian Banzon

7. Scientist and their
Contributions in Agriculture
Ramon Barba
Known for advancements in
mango farming research and
tropical tree physiology
Invented techniques to promote
crop flowering using a Potassium
nitrate spray

8. Agricultural Revolutions
✓First Agricultural Revolution-humans become
sedentary; tamed wild animals for human benefit
✓Second Agricultural Revolution-Industrial Revolution;
family consumption to commercial agriculture

9. ✓Third Agricultural Revolution-“Green Revolution” ;
Involved biotechnology (genetic engineering)
GMO-animal, plant, or microbe whose DNA has been
altered using genetic engineering techniques.

11. Variations of Farming
1.Subsistence Farming
Food production to survive on daily
basis

12. A. Extensive Substinence
Agriculture
✓Shifting cultivation
✓Needs a lot of land
✓Lower capital and labor

13. A. Intensive Substinence
Agriculture
✓Needs more work
✓High level use of labor and
capital

14. 2. Slash-and Burn Agriculture
Variations of Farming
✓Areas are cleared by burning
✓Kainginsystem

15. Variations of Farming
3. Crop Rotation
✓Planting of different types of crops each year to replenish
the soil with nutrients used up by previous crop

16. Variations of Farming
4. Pastoral Nomadism
✓Moving animals in
seasonal basis to areas
that have the necessary
resources to meet the
needs of the herd

17. Animal Husbandry
Breeding and raising of animals for meat, milk,
eggs, or wool, and for work and transport

18. Mixed livestock and Crop Production
✓Cows are grown for meat and other products
Livestock Ranching
✓Feeding of livestock by allowing animals to roam
fields without assistance of farmer

19. Importance of Agriculture
✓Basic Source of Livelihood
✓Contribution in National Revenue
✓Role in International Trade
✓Key Source of Raw Material
✓Unlimited Employment Opportunities
✓Food Security

20. Environmental Impacts of
Agricultural Modifications
✓Land Conversion
✓Pollution
✓Poverty
✓Water consumption
✓Climate change
✓Livestock Grazing
✓Chemical fertilizers

21. References:
DeaunaM. and Dorado S. (2008). EnvironmentalScience for Philippine
Schools. Phoenix Publishing House Inc.
Lagarto, J. (n.d) Module in People and Earth’s Ecosystem. Retrieved
from https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/aurora -state-college-
of-technology/bachelor-of-science-in-civil-engineering/module-2-of-
people-and-earths-ecosystem/22638653