Arable farming grows various crops, caring for soil to get good harvests. It needs fertile, moist soil, slight slopes, warm weather, and proper tools and workers.
Grain crops like wheat, maize, rice, barley, and proso millet are grown for their edible starchy grains, which are staples in many diets worldwide.
Pulse crops such as lentils, beans, and peas are edible legumes that help replenish nitrogen in the soil. They provide nutritious seeds and are important for keeping the soil healthy.
Oilseed crops like rapeseed, soybean, and sunflower produce oil from their seeds. They are grown specifically for oil extraction, serving various industrial and culinary purposes.
Forage crops like cowpea, clovers, and timothy are animal feed, either fresh or preserved. They provide essential nutrition for livestock, supporting their health and productivity.
Fibre crops like cotton, jute, and flax are grown on arable land for making clothing and non-clothing fibres. They provide materials used in textiles and other products.