The global shift refers to a significant change that occurred worldwide in the way agriculture was practiced, specifically from subsistence agriculture to commercial farming. This transition affected agricultural practices on a global scale.
Related terms
Agricultural Revolution: A term used to describe the widespread changes in agricultural practices that took place around 10,000 years ago, leading to the development of settled farming communities.
Intensive Agriculture: An agricultural practice that involves maximizing crop yields by using techniques like irrigation, fertilizers, and machinery.
Agricultural Surplus: When farmers produce more food than they need for their own consumption, allowing them to trade or sell the excess.