Can arable land be harvested and stored

What is arable land?

Arable, by definition, is the ability to be plowed. As such, arable land is rich in nutrient-dense soils, sunlight, and predictable temperatures, which is why it is used for crop production. Arable land can sometimes be cultivated from non-arable land by treating pastures to restore soil quality, or through the removal of forests.

What is arable crop production?

Arable crop production refers to the systematic use of land to grow crops. To have a consistent supply of their precious produce, farmers monitor how fertile their land is and follow a process of preparation after the previous year’s harvest . Examples of arable crops and their uses can be seen below (Figure 1) :

Why do we use arable land?

We use arable land to grow crops for people to eat, but we also use some arable land to raise livestock. At a global level, livestock production takes advantage of crops grown on about 40% of arable land, however, this does not mean that they eat 40% of food that people could eat.

What is arable farming?

Arable farming is a crop production type that encompasses a wide range of crops. Concretely, arable crops are inclusive of all field crops that complete their life cycle, from germination to seed production, within one year. There are various types of arable crops depending on the type of their use. These include:

What types of crops are produced on arable land?

Arable land produces two crop types: annual and permanent. Annual crops like rice, corn, and tomatoes have only one life cycle, producing just one crop during a growing season. In contrast, permanent crops have multiple life cycles yielding food each year.

What is arable crop harvest management?

Harvest is the most stressful time of year for every arable farmer. The specific arable crop harvest management differs according to the type of crop production. In other words, arable crop harvest is a broad term that includes harvesting of grain crops and forage crops, as well as the harvesting of oilseed crops, fiber crops, tubers, and pulses.