Golden and Silver Treasures of Agriculture: A Comparative Review of Valued Innovations
Nikita Kankanawadi *
Department of Sericulture, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Gandhi Krishi Vigyana Kendra, Bengaluru–560065, India.
Basanagouda Jekinakatti
Department of Sericulture, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Gandhi Krishi Vigyana Kendra, Bengaluru–560065, India.
Yashaswini B. R.
Department of Sericulture, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Gandhi Krishi Vigyana Kendra, Bengaluru–560065, India.
Gagana Sindhu S.
Department of Sericulture, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Gandhi Krishi Vigyana Kendra, Bengaluru–560065, India.
Shwetha G. V.
Department of Sericulture, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Gandhi Krishi Vigyana Kendra, Bengaluru–560065, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
In agriculture, many important crops, technologies and movements are described using terms like "gold" and "silver" to highlight their value. These symbolic names reflect not just their colour, but their impact on health, farming, income and sustainability. To understand the precious products of agriculture, often referred to as the gold and silver of agriculture, it is essential to examine agriculture and allied sciences and compare various products. Therefore, various sectors were reviewed and major products were identified as either gold or silver. The study of these products enhances our information and also to increase value of more such products to be known to the world. Through simple language and examples, the article compares their contributions, challenges and importance in today’s world.
Keywords: Agriculture gold, silver, health, innovation and sustainability