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