TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES OF AGRICULTURE

  • ENVIROMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
    290 BCE

    ENVIROMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS

    There is no single inventor of "environmental control systems," as the concept evolved over centuries, but Ctesibius in ancient Alexandria developed one of the earliest known systems for the 3rd century BCE with his float regulator for a water clock.To work with environmental control systems (ECSs), first understand the specific system and your goals, whether it's an aircraft cabin, a greenhouse, or a smart home.
  • WATER MILLS
    240 BCE

    WATER MILLS

    Watermills did not have a single inventor, but rather evolved from earlier technologies, with evidence suggesting the first versions emerged in the Greek colony of Byzantium and Ptolemaic Alexandria in the early 3rd century BC.To "work" a watermill for flour, you lift wheat to the top, then pour it into hoppers that feed millstones below, which grind the grain into flour.
  • DOMESTICATION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS
    10 BCE

    DOMESTICATION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS

    Domestication was not a single event but a complex, gradual process that occurred independently in multiple regions, beginning around 10,000 to 15,0.To work with the domestication of animals and plants, you can study the evolutionary relationship between humans and domesticates, focusing on how humans select and modify traits for resource acquisition.
  • THE INVENTION OF THE PLOW
    10 BCE

    THE INVENTION OF THE PLOW

    The plow wasn't invented by a single person but evolved over millennia, with early evidence suggesting its origin in the Fertile Crescent of the Near East, perhaps as early as the Neolithic era (10,000–8,000 BCE).Step 1: Preparation. Make sure you have adequate oil, coolant, fuel etc. ...
    Step 2: Connect the Plough. ...
    Step 3: Get Ploughing! ...
    Step 4: Next Furrow. ...
    Step 5: Adjusting the Depth Wheel. ...
    Step 6: Top Link Adjustment. ...
    Step 7: Further Cultivation. ...
    Step 8: Final.
  • MECHANIZATION WITH TRACTORS

    MECHANIZATION WITH TRACTORS

    American inventor John Froelich is credited with inventing the first stable, gasoline-powered tractor in 1892 in Clayton County, Iowa.To work with tractors, prioritize safety by wearing a seatbelt and using three points of contact when mounting/dismounting, and ensure you are trained and competent.
  • INTRODUCTION OF IRRIGATION AND FERTILIZER SYSTEM

    INTRODUCTION OF IRRIGATION AND FERTILIZER SYSTEM

    The "fertilizer system" was effectively invented by German chemists Fritz Haber and Carl Bosch, who developed the Haber-Bosch process in the early 20th century.To work with a fertilizer system, first, select a suitable injector and fertilizer type, then prepare your nutrient solution by dissolving it in water and placing it in a reservoir. Next, connect the injector to your main irrigation system, ensuring proper placement and using a backflow preventer to protect the water supply.
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETICS

    THE DEVELOPMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETICS

    No single person "invented" biotechnology and genetics, but Károly Ereky coined the term "biotechnology" in 1919, while Gregor Mendel established the foundational principles of modern genetics with his "Laws of Inheritance" in the mid-19th century.To work in biotechnology and genetics, get a formal education in a relevant scientific field, pursue hands-on lab experience through internships and coursework, develop specialized skills like molecular biology techniques and bioinformatics.
  • DIGITALITATION WITH AI AND BIG DATA

    DIGITALITATION WITH AI AND BIG DATA

    Dates of note: 1950: Alan Turing published “Computer Machinery and Intelligence” which proposed a test of machine intelligence called The Imitation Game.To work with AI, you can learn foundational skills in areas like programming, develop real-world experience by building small projects such as chatbots or image recognition systems, and familiarize yourself with existing AI tools through courses or personal experimentation.
  • PRECISION AGRICULTURE WITH GPS AND DRONES

    PRECISION AGRICULTURE WITH GPS AND DRONES

    GPS was a project initiated by the U.S. Department of Defense in 1973, with key individuals like Roger L. Easton, Ivan A. Getting, and Bradford Parkinson credited for its invention, building on the work of Gladys West and others in the United States.To work with a GPS drone, understand that the GPS module receives satellite signals to provide its precise location, which is then used for autonomous flight paths, automated missions, and precise hovering for tasks like mapping.
  • REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE

    REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE

    Robert Rodale coined the term "regenerative agriculture" in the 1980s to promote farming that improves soil health and ecological systems, moving beyond mere sustainability.To work with regenerative agriculture, prioritize soil health by minimizing disturbance with no-till or reduced-till methods and increasing organic matter with compost and cover crops.