Agriculture

Agriculture is a blend of science, art, and the process that revolves around nurturing plants and livestock. It involves preparation of the soil for planting, harvesting crops, rearing of livestock and converting raw produce into food, feed, and other consumable items. The agricultural market consists of companies engaged in producing, processing and distributing agricultural commodities. This includes businesses like seed producers, manufacturers of fertilizers and pesticides, food processing units, and distributors. It also incorporates service providers such as agricultural insurance firms, farm equipment suppliers, and agricultural consultants. Major stakeholders in the agricultural market comprise of entities like Monsanto, Syngenta, Cargill, Archer Daniels Midland, and DuPont.