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2. The programming structure, represented by a diamond in a flowchart, that introduces a choice (IF/THEN/ELSE). (8 Across)
4. ANALYTICS The "brain" of the modern farm, using algorithms to process data and generate insights for planting and pest control. (4,9 Across)
5. SYSTEM A specific type of system software, like Microsoft Windows or macOS, that manages computer hardware. (9,6 Across)
6. The term for a small, local network, such as in an office or building. (3 Down)
8. The type of information that provides farmers with real-time updates on conditions to plan planting and harvesting. (7 Across)
10. PERSISTENCE The strategic imperative in database management that guarantees data survives system crashes or power loss. (4,11 Down)
13. The physical components of a computer, such as the CPU, keyboard, and monitor. (8 Across)
16. A graphical representation of an algorithm that uses symbols to show the logic and flow of a program. (9 Across)
17. The "meta" layer in a database's three-level architecture that describes the structure, type, and relationships of the data. (8 Down)
20. OUTPUT A specialized symbol in flowcharting, shaped like a parallelogram, to represent data input or output. (4,6 Down)
22. Data that has been processed, organized, and structured to give it meaning and purpose, like a weather report. (11 Down)
23. A type of application software used for creating and editing spreadsheets. (10 Down)

1. The type of farming, enabled by ICT, that allows for variable-rate application of water and fertilizer. (9 Down)
3. The "I" in IoT, referring to the global system of interconnected computer networks. (8 Down)
7. 4.0 The final stage of agricultural evolution (the current era), driven by IoT and digital technologies. (15,6 Down)
9. 2.0 The era of agriculture defined by the mechanization of farming through machinery. (14 Across)
10. The raw, unprocessed facts and figures that have no meaning on their own, like a list of temperatures. (4 Across)
11. SERVER The type of network model (Peer-to-Peer or Client/Server) that is the enterprise standard due to its centralized security. (6,6 Across)
12. The "A" in the ACID properties that ensures a transaction is "all or nothing." (5 Across)
14. The programming structure that uses a loop to repeat a set of instructions. (10 Down)
15. A system software program that provides routine service functions, such as disk management. (9 Down)
18. A precision farming technology that uses aerial imagery to provide insights into plant health and disease detection. (5 Across)
19. The mobile-first technology that acts as a ubiquitous gateway for information and financial services in remote communities. (6 Down)
21. A type of network that spans a large geographical area, such as the Internet. (3 Across)
24. The "P" in PaaS, a cloud computing model where a complete platform is provided for customers. (8 Across)