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- 2. The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
- 5. This powerful vehicle is essential for many farming tasks, including plowing and harvesting.
- 6. This physical sensation of desiring food can become chronic in food-insecure populations.
- 7. Animals raised on a farm for profit or subsistence, these can include cattle, pigs, and sheep.
- 9. The process of gathering ripe crops from the fields, this is often the busiest time of year for farmers.
- 10. This chemical substance is used to control or eliminate harmful insects and other pests in crops.
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- 1. The amount of crop produced per unit of land area is referred to by this term.
- 3. Farming without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, this method aims to be more environmentally friendly.
- 4. The variety of plant and animal life in ecosystems is crucial for resilient food systems.
- 8. This financial support from governments can help farmers produce food at lower costs.