The Role of History on BTLE Agri-Fishery Art

Batchelor of technology and Livelihood Education (BTLE) in Agri-Fishery Art is a course designed
for hands on learning experience and application of skills that are related to agriculture and
aquaculture. BTLE in Agri-Fishery Art is a prime example of agricultural techniques from our
ancestors meeting modern practices and technology to improve agriculture and production. History
allows students in this course to understand how agricultural practices have evolved from humanities
rudimentary ways to better suit and provide for an ever growing and changing society.

Historical Context of Agriculture and Fisheries

Agricultural and fishery practices have a long history in humanities’ survival. Early agriculture was
first practiced by our nomadic ancestors who started domesticating plants in order to have a stable
food source for their burgeoning communities. Early fishery started as early as the stone age, via spear
fishing. These old and rudimentary ways of food production became the backbone of early societies,
eventually these practices were developed and improved to support a larger populous. Knowing the
historical context of Agri-fisheries allows students to have a better understanding of the course and its
background.

Technological Advancements
In the early days of agriculture tools were quite simple and did not have the same power as we have
today. From the creation of the first stone tools like the simple stone or bone sickles to the invention
of the plow, and the advent of the aquaponics history shows how tools have evolved to better suit the
needs of the people and the new techniques needed for more larger and efficient production of food.
Allowing students to learn about the technological advancements in this course can foster a deeper
understanding of their craft.

Cultural and Social Influences

Agriculture and fisheries are deeply intertwined with cultural practices. Traditional farming methods
have been passed down from generation to generation showing how techniques in agriculture were as
important back then as they are now. Traditional practices are still used in agriculture such as crop
rotation, intercropping, agroforestry, traditional organic composting, integrated crop-animal farming,
and shifting cultivation. For fishery it is also the same, traditional practices such as net fishing,
trapping, ice fishing, and traditional boats fishing. The same techniques that were used to feed our
ancestors in the past still feed us today, it is integral for students in BTLE Agri-Fishery Art to
understand the cultural importance of Agri-fishery practices and techniques, as it is vital in the
identity of Agri-fishery art.

Conclusion
In conclusion understanding the history of agriculture and fishery is important for students on this
course as it deepens their understanding of the origins of agricultural and fishery practices and
techniques. It also gives students a view on how practices and techniques evolve over time to better
accommodate the era. More importantly, it shows the students the cultural importance of Agri-fishery
arts, giving them something to connect and relate too. In essence, history is not just a distant echo, but
it is a guideline for the students of today to make a better future for tomorrow.