Agricultural Technology

Definition

Agricultural technology refers to the use of tools, inventions, and techniques to improve the efficiency and productivity of farming.

Related terms

Irrigation: The artificial application of water to land or soil to assist in the growth of crops.

Green Revolution: A large increase in crop production in developing countries achieved by the use of fertilizers, pesticides, and high-yield crop varieties.

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs): Organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques generally known as recombinant DNA technology.