Introduction to Agricultural Crop Production

_____ deals with the production of various crops, such as cereals, food crops, vegetables, spices, fruits, ornamental plants, etc. These various crops offer indispensable benefits to both man and animals. We are fortunate because there is a wide variety of crops being grown around the country. Crops for us to reap and enjoy the benefits of.

• Crop production

• Plants provide food for all

• Some crops are used as medicinal plants

• Leguminous plants can be turned into forage and fertilizers

• Plants prevent soil erosion

Crops are food for all living things. Their roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds are food for both man and animals.

• Crop production

• Plants provide food for all

• Some crops are used as medicinal plants

• Leguminous plants can be turned into forage and fertilizers

• Plants prevent soil erosion

There are some plants in the country that are used for medicinal purposes. Nowadays, more and more Filipinos are becoming aware of the medicinal benefits of plants as an alternative to modern medicine.

• Crop production

• Plants provide food for all

• Some crops are used as medicinal plants

• Leguminous plants can be turned into forage and fertilizers

• Plants prevent soil erosion

Farmers can turn their leguminous plants into by-products, such as forage for farm animals, or as fertilizers, like green manure.

• Crop production

• Plants provide food for all

• Some crops are used as medicinal plants

• Leguminous plants can be turned into forage and fertilizers

• Plants prevent soil erosion

The roots of plants prevent soil erosion by holding the soil in position and preventing it from being washed away when a significant amount of water flows over the land.

• Crop production

• Plants provide food for all

• Some crops are used as medicinal plants

• Leguminous plants can be turned into forage and fertilizers

• Plants prevent soil erosion

Since our country is widely agricultural, employment opportunities are available nationwide. Crop production also facilitates even distribution of labor, because it requires a good number of manpower working on vast farming lands.

• 5. Crop production provides employment for a huge section of the population

• 6. Crop production offers good opportunity in agribusiness

• Crop/Farm Manager

• Farm Grower

• Agriculture Development Officer

Farmers get a better price for their products and a higher demand in the local market, so there is a regular flow of income throughout the year.

• 5. Crop production provides employment for a huge section of the population

• 6. Crop production offers good opportunity in agribusiness

• Crop/Farm Manager

• Farm Grower

• Agriculture Development Officer

- Coordinates and facilitates the tasks or activities of workers, such as planting, irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, and recordkeeping; also enters into contracts with farmers or independent owners for raising of crops or for management of crop production.

• 5. Crop production provides employment for a huge section of the population

• 6. Crop production offers good opportunity in agribusiness

• Crop/Farm Manager

• Farm Grower

• Agriculture Development Officer

Cares and maintains the soil for optimum plant growth, sprays pesticides and employs measures for pest protection, maintains records on plant maintenance and production, and ensures that health and safety standards are followed

• 5. Crop production provides employment for a huge section of the population

• 6. Crop production offers good opportunity in agribusiness

• Crop/Farm Manager

• Farm Grower

• Agriculture Development Officer

- Implements, monitors, and evaluates agriculture programs; develops, oversees, manages, and evaluates agricultural development policies, programs, and activities among others.

• 5. Crop production provides employment for a huge section of the population

• 6. Crop production offers good opportunity in agribusiness

• Crop/Farm Manager

• Farm Grower

• Agriculture Development Officer