Crop Production and Yield Management

Crop refers to any plant that is grown and harvested for subsistence or to earn a profit. Crops are generally harvested to function as food for humans or fodder for livestock. Agricultural, horticultural, floricultural and industrial crops are the primary categories of crop. Crop yield is defined as the quantity of the harvested crop per unit area of land along with its seed generation. Crop rotation, intercropping and multiple cropping are some common techniques for improving and increasin...