What is agriculture?

The term agriculture refers to the practice of cultivating plants and useful things like cotton, tea, etc. It is the primary section of Indian economy. From ancient times, India is known as the country of agriculture. The major agricultural products can be broadly grouped into foods, fibers, fuels and raw materials such as rubber. Food classes include cereals like grains, vegetables, fruits, oils, meat, milk, fungi, etc. Over one third people are employed in this sector.

Agriculture is a primary livelihood for many countries and other countries depend on them for their sustenance. India is also an agricultural country and many states are depending on it for their survival.cultivation of the soil for the growing crops,fruits,vegetables and bringing up animals for food, wool, and other products are all a part of agriculture.There are two types of farming sustenance farming and commercial farming. First one is farming to meet the needs of the family and the other is for commercial purpose for selling in the open market.