Agriculture & Farming

to prepare and use land for growing crops

Farmers cultivate rice in the flooded fields during the monsoon.

(of land or soil) able to produce good crops in large quantities

The river delta has some of the most fertile soil in the country.

a natural or chemical substance added to soil to help plants grow better

Many farmers use chemical fertiliser to increase their yield.

to gather a crop from the fields when it is ripe

The whole village comes together to harvest the wheat in autumn.

the supply of water to land or crops through pipes or channels

The government built a new irrigation system to help farmers during the dry season.

animals such as cows, sheep, and goats that are kept on a farm

The family depends on livestock for both milk and income.

a plant such as rice, wheat, or vegetables that is grown in large quantities for food

Farmers rotate their crops every season to keep the soil healthy.

the amount of crop that is produced from a piece of land

New irrigation techniques have doubled the farm's yield.

to plant seeds in the ground

It is time to sow the seeds before the rainy season begins.

the top layer of earth in which plants grow

Good soil is essential for a successful harvest.

a large farm where a single crop such as tea, coffee, or rubber is grown

My uncle works on a tea plantation in the hills.

(of land) suitable for growing crops

Only a small part of the country's land is arable.

land covered with grass that is used for animals to feed on

The cows graze freely on the open pasture.

a piece of land where fruit trees are grown

We picked fresh mangoes from the orchard behind the house.

birds such as chickens and ducks that are kept for their meat or eggs

Poultry farming provides a steady income for many rural households.

connected with the production of milk and milk products

The region is well known for its dairy farming.

the small hard seeds of crops such as wheat, rice, or corn that are used as food

The country exports large quantities of grain every year.

an amount of something that is more than what is needed

A good harvest left the farmers with a surplus of rice to sell.

the state of producing just enough food to survive, with little or nothing left to sell

Many families in the region still rely on subsistence farming.

a large farm building used for storing crops or keeping animals

The farmer stored the hay in the barn before winter.

a glass building where plants are grown and protected from cold weather

They grow tomatoes in a greenhouse all year round.

decayed plant material that is added to soil to help plants grow

She adds compost to her garden every spring to enrich the soil.

the practice of farming, especially the care and breeding of crops and animals

The course teaches students the basics of animal husbandry.

a severe shortage of food that affects a large number of people

Poor harvests and drought can lead to famine in vulnerable regions.

(of a food) forming a basic and regular part of people's diet

Rice is the staple food for most people in the region.

land that is used for farming

The government protects farmland from being turned into factories.

a building used for storing grain after it has been harvested

The village built a new granary to store the rice harvest safely.

able to produce or provide everything that you need without help from other people

The farm aims to become fully self-sufficient in food production.