Unit - 1 Fundamentals of Agricultural Geography Agricultural Geography Agricultural Geography is a branch of Human Geography that studies the spatial distribution, characteristics and development of agricultural activities and the factors influencing them. It examines the relationship between agriculture and the geographical environment, including climate, soil, relief, water resources and human factors. It also studies cropping patterns, agricultural productivity, agricultural regions and changes in farming systems over time. In simple words, Agricultural Geography explains where different crops are grown, why they are grown there and how agriculture differs from one region to another . Scope of Agricultural Geography The scope of Agricultural Geography is very wide because it covers both the natural and human aspects of agriculture. The major areas of study include :- 1. Study of Agricultural Resources Agricultural Geography studies the natural resources essential for farmin...