Agricultural engineering
Agricultural engineering
Agricultural engineering (/ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəl ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/) is a branch of engineering that deals with the design, construction, and improvement of farming equipment and machinery. The term is derived from the Latin words ager meaning "field" and ingenium meaning "cleverness".
Agricultural engineering combines the disciplines of mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering and chemical engineering and uses them to solve problems in the realm of agriculture. It is an important field in the modern world due to its role in food production, which is necessary for human survival.
History
The history of agricultural engineering dates back to the mechanization of agriculture in the 19th century with the invention of the cotton gin and the reaper. The field has since evolved to include a wide range of technologies and techniques, including irrigation, drainage, and soil conservation.
Sub-disciplines
There are several sub-disciplines within agricultural engineering, including:
- Bioresource engineering: This involves the use of biological materials and renewable resources.
- Farm machinery: This involves the design, construction, and use of machinery in farming.
- Irrigation and drainage engineering: This involves the design and management of irrigation and drainage systems.
- Soil and water conservation engineering: This involves the management of soil and water resources in agriculture.
Related terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Agricultural engineering
- Wikipedia's article - Agricultural engineering
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