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  2. Crop yield - Wikipedia

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    The units by which the yield of a crop is usually measured today are kilograms per hectare or bushels per acre. Long-term cereal yields in the United Kingdom were some 500 kg/ha in Medieval times, jumping to 2000 kg/ha in the Industrial Revolution, and jumping again to 8000 kg/ha in the Green Revolution. [1]

  3. Cover crop - Wikipedia

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    The results show that planting more pounds per acre of rye increased the cover crop's production as well as decreased the amount of weeds. The same was true when scientists tested seeding rates on legumes and oats; a higher density of seeds planted per acre decreased the amount of weeds and increased the yield of legume and oat production.

  4. List of largest producing countries of agricultural commodities

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    Cereal First Second Third Barley Russia Australia France: Buckwheat Russia China Ukraine: Canary seed Canada Thailand Argentina: Fonio Guinea Nigeria Mali: Corn United States China Brazil: Millet India Niger China: Oat Russia Canada Poland: Quinoa Peru Bolivia Ecuador: Rice India China Bangladesh: Rye Germany Poland Russia: Sorghum

  5. Test weight - Wikipedia

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    Test weight refers to the average weight of a cereal as measured in pounds per bushel (1bu. = 8 gallons or 2150.42 cu. inches). Test weight is an important predictor of milling yield for rice and flour extraction rate for wheat. USDA’s official weight per bushel for the highest grade for major cereals and oilseeds include: wheat and soybeans ...

  6. Sorghum - Wikipedia

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    Sorghum bicolor, commonly called sorghum [2] (/ ˈ s ɔːr ɡ ə m /) and also known as great millet, [3] broomcorn, [4] guinea corn, [5] durra, [6] imphee, [7] jowar, [8] or milo, [9] is a species in the grass genus Sorghum cultivated for its grain. The grain is used as food by humans, while the plant is used for animal feed and ethanol ...

  7. Rye - Wikipedia

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    Rye (Secale cereale) is a grass grown extensively as a grain, a cover crop and a forage crop. It is grown principally in an area from Eastern and Northern Europe into Russia. It is much more tolerant of cold weather and poor soil than other cereals, making it useful in those regions; its vigorous growth suppresses weeds and provides abundant forage for animals early in the yea

  8. Agriculture in Tanzania - Wikipedia

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    Land is a vital asset in ensuring food security, and among the nine main food crops in Tanzania are maize, sorghum, millet, rice, wheat, beans, cassava, potatoes, and bananas. The agricultural industry makes a large contribution to the country's foreign exchange earnings, with more than US$1 billion in earnings from cash crop exports.

  9. Grain trade - Wikipedia

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    The grain trade refers to the local and international trade in cereals such as wheat, barley, maize, and rice, and other food grains.Grain is an important trade item because it is easily stored and transported with limited spoilage, unlike other agricultural products.