agricultural practices and pesticides
Agricultural practices refer to the various techniques, methods, and activities that farmers undertake to cultivate crops and raise livestock. They include activities such as soil preparation, planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest management, and harvesting. Pesticides are chemical or biological substances used to control or eliminate pests, such as insects, weeds, fungi, and rodents, that can cause damage to crops or harm livestock. They are applied to agricultural fields or livestock to prevent or reduce pest infestations, increase crop yields, and protect agricultural production.
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