Agricultural engineering

– **History**:
– Introduction of irrigation in Nile and Euphrates rivers before 2000 B.C.
– Presence of large irrigation structures in Baluchistan and India before Christian era
– Heavy presence of agricultural engineering in China
– Practice of irrigation by Incas in Peru and Aztecs in North America
– Mechanization and steam power led to a new age in agricultural engineering

– **Armenia**:
– Agricultural sector accounted for about 20% of GDP in 2006
– Contribution to GDP grew to about 25% by 2010
– Higher contribution compared to neighboring countries like Georgia and Azerbaijan
– Turkey’s agriculture contribution to GDP in 2017 was 6.08%
– Iran’s agriculture contribution to GDP in 2017 was 9.05%

– **Philippines**:
– Professional designation is registered agricultural and biosystems engineer
– Required to have a four-year Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
– Responsibilities include consultation, valuation, investigation, and management services
– Involvement in research, development, training, and consultancy services
– Tasks also involve testing, evaluation, and inspection of agricultural machinery

– **United Kingdom**:
– Term “agricultural engineer” used for individuals repairing or modifying agricultural equipment
– Common usage to describe equipment maintenance professionals
– Reflects a practical aspect of agricultural engineering
– Focus on repair and modification of agricultural machinery
– Plays a crucial role in equipment maintenance and improvement

– **United States**:
– American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASABE) founded in 1907
– Leading organization in the agricultural engineering field
– Develops safety and regulatory standards for the agricultural industry
– Standards cover fertilizers, soil conditions, fisheries, biofuels, and machinery
– ASABE provides international standards for various agricultural sectors