Best Management Practice - Agriculture Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 3. The area of land near a river or stream, important for water quality and wildlife habitat. R
  2. 4. Adding decayed plant and animal matter to soil to enrich it. C
  3. 7. The process of removing excess branches or leaves to improve plant growth. P
  4. 8. A system of growing plants without soil, usually in nutrient-rich water. H
  5. 9. A practice of planting different crops together for mutual benefit. C
  6. 14. The process of carefully selecting plants or animals for breeding to improve desired traits. S
  7. 16. Adding beneficial microorganisms to the soil to enhance its fertility. M
  8. 18. A line of trees or shrubs planted to provide protection from wind and reduce erosion. S
  9. 19. The practice of allowing a field to rest and recover its fertility. F
  10. 20. Pest Control Using beneficial insects to control harmful ones. B
Down
  1. 1. Preserving water by using methods like drip irrigation and mulching. W
  2. 2. Planting crops on slopes in a specific pattern to prevent soil erosion. C
  3. 5. Growing plants in a controlled environment, often with artificial lighting. I
  4. 6. The study of soil and its management for plant growth. S
  5. 10. A protective covering used to shield young plants from extreme weather. M
  6. 11. Using screens or nets to shield plants from insects or birds. N
  7. 12. Using mechanical tools instead of chemicals for weed control. M
  8. 13. A natural way to control pests by attracting organisms that prey on them. H
  9. 15. A strategy that combines various pest control methods to minimize the use of pesticides. I
  10. 17. A structure used to capture and store rainwater for later use. R