Importance Of Agriculture And Role In Food Production
Importance of agriculture lies in its ability to sustain life, support farming, economic development, global food production, and security.
Author: Freeha Sabir
She is a Research Scholar in the field of soil science with excellent experience in assessing soil's nutrient composition. Her publications include a book chapter, a research paper, and two abstracts. Moreover, she has received a scholarship for young women and girls for 2021.
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