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agriculture

the practice and study of growing crops and raising animals for food or other products

Ex: Agriculture provides food for people around the world. 
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agricultural
agricultural
[Adjective]

related to the practice or science of farming

Ex: Agricultural practices involve the growing of crops and raising of livestock for food production. 
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barley
barley
[noun]

a single seed or grain of the cereal plant barley

Ex: He picked a barley from the sack and examined it closely. 
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bean
bean
[noun]

a seed growing in long pods on a climbing plant, eaten as a vegetable

Ex: I like to add beans to my salads for an extra dose of fiber and texture. 
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cereal
cereal
[noun]

any of the various types of grass that produce grains such as wheat, barley, rye, etc., which can be used to make flour or bread

Ex: The farmer grew different types of cereal on his fields, including wheat and barley. 
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cotton
cotton
[noun]

a bushy plant or small tree that produces bolls with seeds covered in long, soft fibers

Ex: White fibers grew from the cotton bolls in the field. 
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crop
crop
[noun]

a plant that is grown for food over large areas of land

Ex: The farmers planted a new crop of wheat this season. 
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to cultivate

to grow plants or crops, especially for farming or commercial purposes

Ex: The farm cultivates wheat to supply local bakeries. 
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cultivation

the practice of preparing and using land for growing crops, especially on a large scale

Ex: The farmer practiced cultivation of wheat on his vast fields. 
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earth
earth
[noun]

the soft material on the ground that forms soil and land surfaces

Ex: The gardener dug into the earth to plant flowers. 
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to fertilize

to increase productivity of the soil by spreading suitable substances on it

Ex: Gardeners fertilize their vegetable patches with compost to enrich the soil with nutrients. 
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fertilizer

a chemical or natural material that is added to the soil to improve its productivity and help plants grow

Ex: The gardener added fertilizer to the soil to help the plants grow strong and healthy. 
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fruit
fruit
[noun]

something we can eat that grows on trees, plants, or bushes

Ex: For a refreshing summer treat, try blending frozen fruit, like bananas and berries, into a creamy smoothie. 
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grain
grain
[noun]

the small seeds of wheat, corn, rice, and other such crops

Ex: Wheat is one of the most commonly grown grains worldwide. 
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greenhouse

a glass structure used for growing plants in and protecting them from cold weather

Ex: They built a greenhouse to grow vegetables year-round. 
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to grow
to grow
[Verb]

(of a plant) to naturally exist and develop

Ex: Roses can grow beautifully in this climate. 
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harvest
harvest
[noun]

the amount of produce gathered from crops during one growing season

Ex: The wheat harvest this year exceeded expectations. 
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hay
hay
[noun]

cut and dried grass, for animals to feed on

Ex: The farmer stacked bales of hay in the barn for the winter. 
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organic
organic
[Adjective]

(of food or farming techniques) produced or done without any artificial or chemical substances

Ex: Organic farming relies on natural methods and avoids the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. 
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pest
pest
[noun]

an insect or small animal that destroys or damages crops, food, etc.

Ex: The farmer sprayed the field to control the pest. 
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pesticide
pesticide
[noun]

a type of chemical substance that is used for killing insects or small animals that damage food or crops

Ex: The farmer applied pesticide to protect his crops from harmful insects. 
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to pick
to pick
[Verb]

to gather or harvest berries, flowers, or similar items where they grow

Ex: We love to go out and pick during strawberry season. 
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to plant
to plant
[Verb]

to put a seed, plant, etc. in the ground to grow

Ex: Each spring, the community comes together to plant flowers in the town square. 
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to produce

to raise or grow something naturally, in large numbers

Ex: All our meat is locally produced. 
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to reap
to reap
[Verb]

to cut or gather a crop

Ex: The farmers reap wheat from the fields during the summer harvest. 
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rice
rice
[noun]

a small and short grain that is white or brown and usually grown and eaten a lot in Asia

Ex: I prefer brown rice over white rice for its nutritional benefits. 
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ripe
ripe
[Adjective]

(of fruit or crop) fully developed and ready for consumption

Ex: You can enjoy the natural sweetness of a ripe peach by biting into it and letting the juice drip down your chin. 
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seed
seed
[noun]

a small living part of a plant that when put in the ground, grows into a new one

Ex: The gardener carefully planted seeds in the fertile soil, eager to watch them grow into vibrant flowers. 
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soil
soil
[noun]

the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow

Ex: The gardeners enriched the soil with compost to improve plant growth. 
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vegetable
vegetable
[noun]

a plant or a part of it that we can eat either raw or cooked

Ex: Fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce make a delicious salad. 
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to water
to water
[Verb]

to pour water on the ground to make plants grow in it

Ex: After planting the seeds, be sure to water them regularly. 
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wheat
wheat
[noun]

the common grain that is used in making flour, taken from a cereal grass which is green and tall

Ex: The recipe called for wheat to be ground into flour for making bread. 
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yield
yield
[noun]

the total amount of something that is produced, as in agriculture or an industry

Ex: The annual yield of the wheat fields surpassed expectations, resulting in a plentiful harvest. 
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to plow
to plow
[Verb]

to use a large farming equipment to dig the ground and make it ready for farming

Ex: The farmer plows the field in the spring to prepare for planting crops. 
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scarecrow
scarecrow
[noun]

a figure shaped like a person used to keep birds away from crops

Ex: The scarecrow stood in the middle of the cornfield. 
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to sow
to sow
[Verb]

to plant seeds by scattering them on the ground

Ex: She sows tomato seeds in the garden every spring for a fresh harvest. 
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