Diffusion of Agriculture

Definition

The spread or movement of agricultural practices, including the cultivation of crops and the rearing of livestock, from one region to another.

Related terms

Agricultural revolution: A significant change in agricultural practices that led to increased food production and population growth.

Crop rotation: The practice of growing different crops in a sequence on the same land over multiple seasons or years to maintain soil fertility.

Subsistence agriculture: Farming methods aimed at producing enough food for the farmer's own family or community's survival rather than for sale.