Across
- 7. Cultivation of a single crop in a given area
- 9. A business involved in agricultural production or related services -
- 11. Severe scarcity of food leading to widespread hunger and starvation
- 13. A condition characterized by low levels of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood
- 14. Small, hard, dry seeds harvested for food, such as wheat or rice
- 17. Collapse The collapse of a fish population due to overfishing or environmental factors
- 18. Large-scale farming facility where animals are kept and raised intensively
- 21. Substance used to kill or control insects
- 23. An area where fish are caught for commercial purposes
- 24. Cultivation of aquatic organisms for food
- 26. Treadmill The concept where increased pesticide use leads to the need for even more potent pesticides
- 27. agriculture Large-scale farming methods using modern technology and machinery. Pesticide Chemical substances used to enhance crop growth or protect against pests and diseases
- 28. A condition resulting from inadequate consumption of nutrients
- 29. revolution A period of significant increase in agricultural productivity, often through the use of new technologies and techniques
Down
- 1. of scale The reduction in the average cost per unit resulting from increased production
- 2. insecurity The opposite of having enough access to nutritious food
- 3. Excessive accumulation of water in the soil
- 4. Pesticide Pesticide that targets a specific group of pests without harming others
- 5. Substance used to kill or control weeds
- 6. Lack of financial resources leading to inability to afford basic necessities
- 8. Fertilizer Fertilizer composed of natural materials
- 10. Fertilizer Fertilizer produced chemically
- 12. Animal flesh consumed as food
- 15. Spectrum Pesticide Chemical substance that kills pests such as insects, weeds, or fungi
- 16. Insecticide Pesticide that remains in the environment for a long time without breaking down
- 19. Resistance The phenomenon where pests develop resistance to pesticides over time
- 20. Excessive intake of nutrients leading to health issues
- 22. Accumulation of salt in soil, often as a result
- 25. subsidy Financial assistance provided by the government to reduce the cost of energy production