corn is the most important food crop in the united states.
what is the most important food crop in the united states?
corn
chad's subsistence farmers practice traditional slash-and-burn agriculture in tandem with crop rotation, which is typical throughout much of africa. sorghum is the most important food crop, followed by berebere. less prevalent grains are corn, rice, and wheat. other secondary crops include peanuts, sesame, legumes, and tubers, as well as a variety of garden vegetables.





























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as with most third world countries, control of the land determines agricultural practices. there are three basic types of land tenure in chad.





























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agriculture in chad
many controversies surround the development and release of genetically modified foods, ranging from human safety and environmental impacts to ethical concerns such as corporate control of the food supply and intellectual property rights. the brinjal is an important food crop for india, and the potential commercialization of a genetically modified variety has drawn support and criticism. although it is a major food crop in india, brinjal production is relatively low with fruit and shoot borer infestation a major constraint to yield. proponents of the technology believe the bt brinjal will have positive effects for the indian economy and the health of the farmers. field trials conducted on research-managed farms carried out by mahyco and the indian council of agricultural research suggested a 42% pesticide reduction and a doubling of the yield was possible. the economic gain for consumers, developers and farmers was estimated to potentially be us$108 million per year with an additional $3–4 million saved due to health benefits associated with decreased pesticide use.
genetically modified brinjal