Defining crop production

• What is crop production?

  Growing plants for food and other products
• Why is crop production vital to agriculture?

  It ensures enough food for consumption
• What are the main components of crop production?

  • Growing plants for food and products
  • Ensuring food availability
  • Involves farmers planting and protecting crops
• What do farmers do in crop production?

  They plant seeds, water, and protect crops
• What is the role of water in crop production?

  It helps seeds grow into plants
• What is the first key process in crop production?

  Preparation of soil
• What does soil preparation involve?

  Tilling and enriching the soil
• What is the second key process in crop production?

  Sowing seeds
• What does sowing involve?

  Planting seeds at the right depth
• What is the third key process in crop production?

  Irrigation
• What does irrigation provide to crops?

  Regular water supply for growth
• What is the fourth key process in crop production?

  Weed control
• Why is weed control important?

  It removes plants competing with crops
• What is the fifth key process in crop production?

  Harvesting
• What does harvesting involve?

  Gathering the mature crops
• What are the key processes involved in crop production?

  1. Preparation of Soil

  • Tilling and enriching soil

  1. Sowing

  • Planting seeds at correct depth

  1. Irrigation

  • Supplying water regularly

  1. Weed Control

  • Removing competing plants

  1. Harvesting

  • Gathering mature crops