Question

List and explain the activities for improving crop yields

Answer 1

Farmers can increase their yields by: . adding organic matter to the soil . reducing or eliminating soil compaction from heavy equipment . increasing the fertility of the soil . increasing the amount of water available to the crop (irrigation) . increasing plant populations to the optimum . rotating crops . using Integrated Pest Management techniques to minimize economic crop damage . harvesting at the optimum time and manner There are, of course, lots of other ways, but these are some of the basics.