Question

Despite favourable climatic conditions, a farmer’s crop failed to give a good yield. Give the possible reasons for this.

Answer 1

Factors affecting crop production

1. Fertility of soil
2. An adequate supply of water
3. Sowing seeds timely
4. Pests and diseases free environment
5. Optimum temperature
6. Proper temperature
7. Harvesting of crops
8. Storage of crops

Reasons for farmer's crop failing to have a good yield despite having favourable climatic conditions

1. The seeds that were sown were either of bad quality or were not sown in the proper growing season of the respective crop.
2. The soil was not fertile enough.
3. The land was not properly irrigated.
4. Untimely rain or flood destroyed the crops.
5. The farmer did not bother to check the growth of pests.
6. Fertilisers and manures were not used.