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Application of techniques to control the growth and harvesting of animal and vegetable
products.
The era of modernization is viewed in the entire sectors especially in the agriculture sector. Gone are
the days when farmers meant a poor man laboring hard to meet his needs. In the modern times, farmers
are equipped with agriculture technology that is latest and trouble free. With the entry and increasing
influence of the science in the traditional farming, the agriculture industry of the nation is celebrating
green revolution each moment. The new technologies have helped in utilizing even the small land into
loads of profit making source. Farmers whether small or big are getting more and more aware of the
fact that technology is very beneficial to them and the future of the agriculture industry.
The technology has resulted into the many innovative equipments that have reduced time and energy
invested in to the farming. The newest tractors are capable of plowing big piece of land at the swiftest
speed and less consumption of the fuel. Also, for harvesting there are several new equipments that
have reduced man power and burden. Also, agriculture technology has revolutionized the irrigating
methodology. Now water is easily distributed to the remotest parts with the tunnels especially in dry
and hilly areas. The booming agriculture technology serves with the latest ploughs that are light in
weight and superior in quality level. Apart from cropping machines and tools, technology has made
farmers to use the weather and conditions in intelligent manner. The witty style of farming reduces the
losses in the farming and eliminates dependency over weather for farming. Agriculture technology is
based on the scientific researches of experts and botanist who have guided the path to the
modernization. Also it is all due to new technologies that are awaking farmers to cultivate new crops
like bio diesel apart from the traditional horticulture and crops ultimately making farmers rich. The
tardiest pesticides including chemical and organic are result of the upgrading agriculture technology.
The agriculture technological enhancements have also compelled the retail sector to join the agriculture
sector. In the recent developments, like western countries, in developing nations like India, several
MNC and retail tycoons have intruded the trade. They all have been emphasizing on the most advance
technologies for agricultural that does well to farmers.
Govt. of all countries has realized the potential of the agriculture sector and that is why several policies
are being implanted that is favorable for agriculture. If the agriculture technology keeps on advancing
at same momentum the day is near when, agriculture will retain the old glory and triumph of past in no
matter of time.
The Department of Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education offers options in agricultural
communications, teacher preparation, basic animal science, pre-veterinary medicine, livestock business
management, dairy science, equine science and meat technology. Courses integrate animal evaluation,
behavior, disease, environmental management, genetics, health, marketing, muscle biology, nutrition,
physiology, production, and reproduction.
Instruction in the animal science disciplines is enhanced through practical application at the various
farm laboratory units. The Beef, Dairy, Horse, Meats, Sheep, and Swine units are maintained to
support this educational purpose. In addition, veterinary and physiology laboratories are utilized to
complement on-campus education. A 4,300-acre livestock and range management facility and another
800 acres of rangeland in the Sierra foothills are available. The department is extremely proud of its
outstanding faculty and the level and quality of student activities in which they participate.