Agriculture

agriculture

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  • 8000 BCE

    selective breeding

    selective breeding
    Farmers realized that if they bred only their best animals and crops the would get the best results. This helped farmers get the best out of their crops and animals.
  • 3000 BCE

    plows

    plows
    A sharp stick was pulled by a domestic animal which dug into the ground which then allowed the farmer to plant seeds into. 3000 B.C
  • 1200 BCE

    GMOS

    genetically modified organisms were made to help crops grow, last longer, and produce more.
  • 300 BCE

    More effective use of animals

    More effective use of animals
    Horses could now pull plows without out choking itself, horses could pull the plows more effective and efficient.
  • 300 BCE

    horse collar

    Helped horses more and more obedient
  • Dec 15, 1500

    Introduction of crops to new parts of the world

    Introduction of crops to new parts of the world
    Countries from all over the world brought their crops to other countries that were also able to grow them so potatoes were brought to Europe which became one of Europes most important crops.

  • Commercialized farming

    Commercialized farming
    Farmers could now farm for commercial, meaning they could farm for the public instead of just their own families. They could make money for farming.

  • industrialization of farming

    industrialization of farming
    During this time may use full tools were made like the steam powered thresher, and the wind mill to pump water.

  • increased corporate ownership of farms

    increased corporate ownership of farms
    more people could profit from farms. and more people put money into them.

  • Green Revolution

    Green Revolution
    After ww2 there was need for food so western style agriculture was introduced to developing worlds. Seeds were free so millions of lives were saved from starvation