| Crops | Diverse crops, vegetables, fruits, herbs |
| Cities | No large cities |
| Impacts | Minimal erosion • minimal deforestation |
| Location | Multiple regions across the world |
| Emergence | 4000 BC |
| Livestock | Diverse livestock |
| Settlements | Scattered villages |
In this alternate timeline, agriculture emerged around 4000 BC, later than in our present reality. Agriculture developed independently in various locations around the world, with different regions focusing on diverse crops and livestock that suited their unique climates and environments. This resulted in an agriculture that was more sustainable and environmentally friendly, with minimal erosion and deforestation compared to the impacts seen in our world.
Agriculture in this alternate timeline did not rely on staple grains, but rather on a wide variety of crops and livestock. As a result, there was no need for the extensive clearance of land, and people lived in small, scattered settlements instead of large cities. The absence of urban centers meant that many of the social and technological advancements that occurred alongside the development of agriculture in our reality did not take place here.
People in this timeline cultivated a diverse range of plants, adapting their agricultural practices to the conditions of each region. For example, in the coastal regions, various types of seaweed and aquatic plants were collected and cultivated for nutritious, protein-rich food sources and other uses. These plants were complemented by a variety of land-based crops, including various fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
Livestock was a crucial aspect of agriculture in this alternate timeline, with animals raised not only for food but also for labor, transportation, and other uses. The landscape's diversity led to the development of various breeds of animals, each optimized for their specific environment.
Agriculture in this alternate timeline was highly sustainable, with people conscious of preserving their environment and avoiding overexploitation. The low population density allowed for sustainable resource management and minimal soil degradation. The main focus was on producing enough food for the local population, rather than surplus production for trade or profit.
Sedentism—the tendency to establish permanent, settled communities—never became the dominant lifestyle in this alternate timeline. Instead, people maintained semi-nomadic or seasonal patterns of living, following the availability of resources and adapting their agriculture to new environments. This allowed for greater flexibility, as people could migrate to new areas in case of resource depletion, natural disasters, or social conflicts.
The development of agriculture in this alternate timeline was significantly different from what happened in our reality. The focus on diverse crops and livestock, as well as sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices, helped to ensure a harmonious balance between the environment, agricultural activities, and human communities. However, the lack of urban development and sedentism meant that some of our world's key advancements and interactions did not take place in this alternate scenario.
