APHUG Agriculture Crossword

4. Chemicals used to kill pests that threaten crops, but which may harm ecosystems and human health.
6. Agriculture in which farmers grow food mainly for their own families rather than for sale.
8. Crops whose DNA has been altered using biotechnology to improve traits such as pest resistance or yield.
10. A condition in which all people have reliable access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.
11. The practice of growing a single crop on the same land year after year, often reducing soil nutrients and biodiversity.
13. The scientific manipulation of living organisms to improve agricultural production.
14. Farming methods that meet current food needs without damaging the environment or limiting future generations.
15. The buildup of salt in soil from excessive irrigation, which can reduce crop productivity.

1. The artificial application of water to crops, commonly used in dry regions to support agriculture.
2. The removal of topsoil by wind or water, often accelerated by overgrazing or improper farming techniques.
3. The process where fertile land becomes dry and unproductive due to poor farming practices, drought, or climate change.
5. Improving women's access to resources and decision-making in agriculture to increase productivity and food security.
7. Large-scale commercial farming operations that dominate modern global food production.
9. The clearing of forests, often to create farmland, which can lead to habitat loss and increased carbon emissions.
12. A challenge in agriculture where women farmers often lack equal access to land, credit, technology, and education.