CÅCHAPTERCrop Production andManagement1DOCIntroductionAll living organisms get their energy mainly from food. We get food from plants and animals. The sciencethat deals with the cultivation of plants and raising livestock for human use is called agriculture.Agriculture is the world's largest and most important industry and there have been tremendous advancementin agriculture during the last century, such as development of new varieties of plants and animals, use offertilisers for better produce, use of pesticides for protection of crops and use of machines such as tractorsand harvesters which save labour and time. This has led to better quality and higher yields of crops. InIndia, this agricultural revolution (or green revolution) began in 1960. As a result, production of foodgrains has increased several fold.Agriculture can be broadly classified into:Agronomy: Study and development of techniques for improving agricultural practicesHorticulture : Cultivation of fruits, vegetables and ornamental plantsAnimal husbandry: Rearing and management of domesticated animals​