Across
- 3. A chemical used to kill or control pests that affect crops and plants.
- 7. Land that is left unplanted for a season to allow it to recover and regain fertility.
- 8. Organisms, especially crops, that have been altered using genetic engineering techniques.
- 10. The practice of cultivating soil, growing crops, and raising animals for food.
- 11. The removal of topsoil by wind, water, or other natural agents, leading to land degradation.
- 12. The practice of growing different types of crops in the same area to prevent soil depletion.
- 13. The preparation of land for growing crops by digging, stirring, and overturning the soil.
- 14. The practice of creating stepped levels on steep terrain to reduce soil erosion and improve irrigation.
Down
- 1. A method of growing plants without soil, using mineral nutrient solutions in water.
- 2. Agricultural practices that maintain ecological balance and preserve resources for future generations.
- 4. The artificial application of water to soil to assist in the growing of crops.
- 5. The farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, and plants.
- 6. A substance added to soil to provide essential nutrients for plant growth.
- 9. The cultivation of a single crop in a given area, often associated with large-scale farming.
- 15. A structure used to grow plants in a controlled environment, often for off-season production.