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Development of Agriculture Over The Years

By AndrewR
  • 10,000 BCE

    10,000 BCE - Birth of Agriculture

    10,000 BCE - Birth of Agriculture
    Humans transition from nomadic lifestyles to settled farming communities in the Fertile Crescent, marking the dawn of agriculture.
  • 9000 BCE

    9000 BCE - Domestication of Sheep and Goats

    9000 BCE - Domestication of Sheep and Goats
    In the Zagros Mountains, early humans domesticate sheep and goats, providing reliable sources of meat, milk, and labor.
  • 8500 BCE

    8500 BCE - Cultivation of Wild Cereals

    8500 BCE - Cultivation of Wild Cereals
    Communities in the Fertile Crescent begin cultivating wild cereals like wheat and barley, laying the foundation for crop farming.
  • 6000 BCE

    6000 BCE - Introduction of Irrigation

    6000 BCE - Introduction of Irrigation
    The development of irrigation systems in Mesopotamia allows for controlled water supply, enabling agriculture in arid regions.
  • 4000 BCE

    4000 BCE - Introduction of the Plow

    4000 BCE - Introduction of the Plow
    The plow is introduced in Mesopotamia, revolutionizing soil cultivation and increasing agricultural efficiency.
  • 3000 BCE

    3000 BCE - Domestication of Cattle

    3000 BCE - Domestication of Cattle
    Cattle are domesticated in the Middle East and the Indus Valley, providing milk, meat, and labor for farming.
  • 2700 BCE

    2700 BCE - Cultivation of Corn in Mezoamerica

    2700 BCE - Cultivation of Corn in Mezoamerica
    Corn (maize) is first cultivated in Mesoamerica, becoming a staple crop for ancient civilizations.
  • 1500 BCE

    1500 BCE - Spread of Pastoral Farming

    1500 BCE - Spread of Pastoral Farming
    Pastoral farming practices spread across the Eurasian steppes, influencing agricultural development in various regions.

  • 1701 CE - Invention of The Seed Drill

    1701 CE - Invention of The Seed Drill
    Jethro Tull invents the seed drill, mechanizing the sowing of seeds and increasing crop yields.

  • 1837 CE - Invention of The Steel Plow

    1837 CE - Invention of The Steel Plow
    John Deere invents the steel plow, making it easier to till tough soils and enhancing agricultural productivity.

  • 1950's CE - The Green Revolution

    1950's CE - The Green Revolution
    Introduction of high-yielding crop varieties, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides leads to a significant increase in global food production.

  • 2022 - Peak Agricultural Land Use

    2022 - Peak Agricultural Land Use
    Global agricultural land use reaches its peak and begins to decline, driven by improved crop yields and sustainable farming practices.