Question

what name is given to the cutting and gathering of a food crop like wheat or paddy

Answer 1

Harvesting and storage are the two processes for cutting and gathering.

Answer 2

The process of cutting the crops and then gathering them is known as harvesting. This is done with food crops like wheat, paddy, etc.

Explanation:

These crops are Rabi crops and are grown during the winters only. After they ripen, they are harvested and stored for the supply for the entire year as they are grown throughout the year. Some other Rabi crops are sesame, barley, mustard, peas, and so on.