Agricultural engineering is a discipline that involves the application of engineering principles and techniques to agricultural production and processing systems. Synonyms for agricultural engineering could include agricultural technology, agricultural mechanics, farm machinery and equipment, and rural infrastructure development. Other related terms might include agricultural systems and management, food and bioprocess engineering, and agricultural sustainability. The field is also sometimes referred to as biosystems engineering, biological systems engineering, or simply agricultural engineering technology. Whatever the terminology used, agricultural engineering focuses on finding innovative solutions to support more efficient and productive farming practices, as well as reducing environmental impacts and promoting sustainability in agriculture.