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| Crop Production |
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| For successful crop production a thorough understanding is essential: |
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 of how crops develop and grow |
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 of the various factors that affect crop growth and development |
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 of how each factor can be modified or managed |
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| Plant responses to soil conditions and atmospheric environment must be exploited to the maximum to produce a high yield per unit area of land. |
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| The following are some of the factors that if managed well will help in increasing crop production: |
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 Nutrients |
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 Water |
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 Protection of crops |
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