Global Shift

Definition

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.