Introduction to Agriculture

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Across
  1. 5. A broad approach to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of people living in rural areas, often through agriculture.
  2. 6. The act of preparing land and growing crops on it.
  3. 9. A type of farming in which farmers grow food primarily for their own consumption.
  4. 10. A land tenure system where a person (tenant) farms land owned by someone else in exchange for rent or share of the produce.
  5. 11. The artificial application of water to soil or land to help in growing crops.
  6. 15. The practice of growing different crops or engaging in various agricultural activities to spread risk and increase income.
  7. 16. The main food that makes up the dominant part of a population’s diet (in the Philippines, this is rice).
  8. 17. Plants grown for food, fiber, or other agricultural purposes (e.g., rice, corn, sugarcane).
  9. 19. A process of economic growth, improvement in living standards, and sustainable progress in society.
  10. 20. Agricultural education and support services provided to farmers to improve skills and productivity.
  11. 22. A land use system that integrates trees and shrubs into agricultural landscapes for ecological and economic benefits.
  12. 25. Pertaining to the countryside or areas outside cities, where agriculture is typically practiced.
  13. 26. The use of machines and tools to perform farming tasks, increasing efficiency and reducing manual labor.
  14. 27. A state in which all people have access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food at all times.
  15. 29. The process of improving the efficiency, productivity, and sustainability of agriculture to support economic growth and rural development.
  16. 30. The sector that processes, packages, and distributes agricultural products.
  17. 31. The process of obtaining and consuming the necessary food substances for health and growth.
Down
  1. 1. The science and practice of cultivating land, raising crops, and feeding, breeding, and raising livestock.
  2. 2. The process of gathering mature crops from the fields.
  3. 3. Raw agricultural products (e.g., rice, corn, sugar) that can be bought, sold, or traded.
  4. 4. A piece of land owned or operated for agricultural use.
  5. 7. The legal assurance that a farmer or tenant has the right to occupy and use the land.
  6. 8. A natural or synthetic substance added to soil to supply nutrients needed for plant growth.
  7. 12. The ability of farmers or agricultural systems to recover from challenges like climate change or disasters.
  8. 13. The measure of agricultural output (e.g., crops, livestock) produced per unit of input (e.g., land, labor, capital).
  9. 14. Activities related to the catching, farming, and processing of fish and other aquatic resources.
  10. 16. The ability to maintain agricultural productivity over time without harming the environment or depleting resources.
  11. 18. The condition of lacking resources to meet basic needs such as food, shelter, and healthcare — often linked to rural and farming communities.
  12. 21. A group of farmers who voluntarily join together to meet common economic, social, and cultural needs.
  13. 23. Crops grown for sale and profit rather than for personal use (e.g., coconut, banana, pineapple).
  14. 24. The process of giving individuals (especially farmers and rural communities) the tools, education, and opportunities to improve their lives.
  15. 28. Changes or improvements in laws and systems, especially land and agricultural policies, to promote fairness and productivity.