Welcome to the Agricultural Crops section of the CropForLife broadcast and media website! Here, you’ll find a wealth of information on some of the most important and widely grown crops in the world. We cover everything from their geographic origins, initial domestication and evolution, to crop diversity, genomic interactions, traditional approaches, history, life cycle, and best practices for fertilizer and pesticide use. Read More
For example, did you know that corn, also known as maize, was first domesticated in Mexico over 7,000 years ago? Today, it is one of the most widely grown crops in the world, used for food, feed, and fuel. We’ll delve into the history of corn and how it has evolved over time to become the versatile crop it is today.
Another example is rice, which is a staple food for over half of the world’s population. We’ll explore its origins in Asia, and how it has been cultivated for thousands of years to produce different varieties. From the traditional methods used in Japan to the high-yield, modern techniques used in many countries today, you’ll learn about the many ways in which rice is grown and harvested.
In this section, you’ll also learn about the best practices for using fertilizers and pesticides on your crops. For example, did you know that using the right type and amount of fertilizer can increase crop yields and improve soil health? Or that pesticides can be used to protect crops from pests, but care must be taken to use them safely and in the right amount?
So, whether you’re a farmer, gardener, or just someone who’s interested in learning more about the world’s most important crops, this section is the perfect resource. Browse through our articles, infographics, and videos to learn more about the history, science, and cultivation of some of the world’s most important crops.
Crop exhaustion, also known as soil degradation or land degradation, is a global problem that affects the productivity of agricultural land.
Acacia, also known as wattle, is a genus of shrubs and trees belonging to the subfamily Mimosoideae of the family Fabaceae.
Alfalfa, also known as lucerne, is a perennial forage crop that is widely cultivated around the world for its high nutritional value.
Cash crops are crops that are grown for the purpose of selling them in the market, rather than for personal consumption or use on the farm.
Catch crops are a type of crop that is grown between main crops or in rotation with other crops. They can offer many benefits to farmers.
Biomass crops are plants that are grown specifically for use as renewable sources of energy like heat, electricity, or biofuels.
