Types of Crops - JSS2 Agricultural science Lesson Note
Crop production involves cultivating different types of crops for various purposes, including food, fibre, and industrial uses.
These include:
- Cereal Crops: Grains such as wheat, rice, and maize grown for their edible seeds.
- Leguminous Crops: Plants like beans and peas that fix nitrogen in the soil and enhance soil fertility.
- Cash Crops: Crops grown for sale, contributing to the farmer's income.