Agriculture is the practice of cultivating soil, growing crops, and raising animals for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain and enhance human life. It encompasses a wide range of activities, including planting, harvesting, breeding livestock, and managing resources such as water and soil. Agriculture plays a critical role in the economy and food security of societies, providing employment, raw materials, and a foundation for trade. It includes various methods and practices, from traditional techniques to modern industrial farming. Agriculture can be divided into several sectors, including arable farming, horticulture, livestock farming, and aquaculture. The sustainability of agricultural practices is increasingly emphasized to address environmental concerns, promote biodiversity, and ensure that agricultural systems can continue to provide for future generations.
Intercropping, an ancient Maya farming technique, has emerged as a potential solution for growing crops on Mars, according to recent research conducted by Rebeca Gonçalves and her team at Wageningen…