CROP PRODUCTION IN AGRICULTURE
CROP PRODUCTION Plants are diverse organisms differing in size and shape ( ranging from single cell such as algae to complex organisms such as tree). Plants represent the primary source of food for all animals including human beings. A crop is a plant or plant products that can be grown and harvested for profit and subsistence. By use, crops fall into six categories and these are Food crops, Feed crops, Fibre crops, Oil crops, Ornamental crops and lastly, Industrial crops. CROPS AND ITS IMPORTANCE Food crops Food crops such as ( fruits and vegetables) are harvested for human consumption. Grain such as corn, wheat and rice are the world's most popular food. Food crops were the first crops to be harvested through agriculture. As we all know, we need food to live and what we eat matters. Food is any substance which provides an organism with energy and nutrients necessary for its existence. Food is a basic need and a basic right. Without reliable access to healthy foods...