The song “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” was written by playwright Thomas d’Urfey in 1706 for an opera, believe it or not. Over the years and according to American Songwriter, the lyrics have been translated into many languages;

Agriculture is the world’s oldest industry. From its ancient roots to present day, it has changed, evolved and adapted as progress in technique and technology have shaped the way crops are grown.

Arable land and clean water are increasingly in short supply, and traditional agriculture consumes 70% of the world’s freshwater. Yet farming is essential. We all need to eat.