Crop Yields

Definition

Crop yields refer to the amount of agricultural produce, such as grains, fruits, vegetables, or fibers, that is harvested from a particular area. It measures the productivity or efficiency of crop production and is influenced by various factors like weather conditions, soil fertility, pest control measures, and farming techniques.

Related terms

Food Security: The state where all people have access to sufficient and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs for an active and healthy life.

Agribusiness: An industry involved in commercial agriculture activities including production, processing, marketing, and distribution of agricultural products.

Monoculture: The practice of growing a single crop species over large areas repeatedly without rotation.