History of agriculture in India
Agriculture in India dates back to 9000 BCE i.e. nearly 11,000 years ago. It all started with the cultivation of plants and domestication of animals. India was the largest producer of wheat and grains. Double monsoons helped in reaping two harvests in a year. This helped Indian products reach worldwide through trading networks. Plants and animals contributed a lot for the survival of humans and from then Indians started worshipping few animals. Between the 5th to the late 15th centuries irrigation channels reached new heights and Indian crops started affecting the economy of other countries. Land and water management systems were developed and the Republic of India started developing agricultural programmes. The Neolithic Revolution The Neolithic Revolution also called the First Agricultural Revolution began around 8000-4000 BCE. During this period farmers started: planting crops in a row, storing grains in a storehouse, wheat and barley cultivation began and rearing...