Early Agriculture

Early agriculture marked the transition from nomadic hunter-gatherer societies to settled farming communities around 10,000 years ago. People began domesticating plants and animals, selecting crops like wheat and rice for cultivation and herding animals like sheep and cattle. This shift allowed for larger populations, as reliable food sources supported stable communities. Agriculture fostered social organization, technological innovation, and trade, laying the foundation for modern civilization. Key developments included irrigation, plowing, and the creation of tools, all of which enhanced productivity and efficiency in food production.