Preface At the time of independence , agriculture in India was completely backward. Productivity was very poor due to the use of centuries-old and traditional techniques applied in agriculture. Talking about the present time, the amount of fertilizers used in agriculture is also very less. Due to its low productivity, agriculture can only manage subsistence for Indian farmers and due to less commercialization of agriculture, our country is still behind in terms of agriculture from many countries. types of agriculture Agriculture is one of the most widespread activities in the world, but it is not the same everywhere. The following are the major types of agriculture. ( i) Animal Husbandry Under this system of farming, great emphasis is placed on rearing animals. Unlike nomadic herds, farmers lead a settled life. ( ii) Mediterranean Agriculture There are typically specific livestock and crop combinations in the rugged areas of the Mediterranean region. Wheat and citrus f...