Crops Collection (page 100)

Harvesting grain. Combine harvester unloading grain into a container for storage. Photographed in Australia

Ancient terracing for the cultivation of maize at Moray in Peru. These fields were created by the Incas, an American Indian people whose empire in Peru lasted from around 1100 AD to 1533 when they

Potato plant (Solanum tuberosum)

Rice farmers planting rice at a plantation. Photographed in Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai, Thailand

Vegetable garden

Rice crops in a paddy field

Coriander crop. Close-up of coriander plants (Coriandrum sativum) growing in a field. The seeds of this herb are used to spice a wide variety of foods, while the aromatic leaves, called cilantro

Fennel crop. Close-up of the bulbs of fennel plants (Foeniculum vulgare) growing in a field. The bulbs can be used as a vegetable, and the leaves (green) are used as a herb

Kohlrabi crop. Kohlrabi plants (Brassica oleracea caulorapa) growing in a field. This vegetable is a relative of the cabbage

Potatoes growing in lazy beds on Inisheer, the Burren, western Eire

Earths land cover classification, 2003. Produced using data obtained during 2003 from the MODIS instrument on NASAs Terra satellite

Barley field, Norway
Barley field. Field of barley (Hordeum vulgare) growing on a farm. Photographed near Andalsnes, Western Norway. The Gulf Stream brings warmer conditions to the west of Norway than don t exist

Maize stooks, Romania
Maize stooks, near Garda de Sus, Apuseni Mountains in Romania

Wheat harvest for silage. Photographed in Israel at Kibbutz Maagan Michael

Irradiated food, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the presence of radiation in food crops. Irradiation of food is a controversial process that exposes food to ionising radiation in

Inca agricultural terraces, Moray, Peru
Inca agricultural terraces. These circular terraces are thought to be the site of an Inca agricultural research centre for testing different crop strains

Farm buildings and fields, aerial view

1731 Scheuchzer Creation 3rd day plants
1731 Physica Sacra (Sacred Physics) by Johann Scheuchzer (1672-1733) folio copper engraving of the third day of creation (plants)

Glasshouses near Gazipasa, Turkey
Glasshouses in an agricultural area near Gazipasa, Turkey

Polythene crop tunnels in Gazipasa Turkey

Tractor ploughs and tills a field
Israel, Hula Valley, Tractor ploughs and tills a field

Wheat field in summer
A field of wheat near Clacton, Essex, UK in August 2009

Organic farming. Field of crops cultivated using organic farming methods. These plants are being grown on the fertile alluvium of the flood plain of the Wye Valley, Gloucestershire, England

Field of Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea gemminifera). The lower leaves fall off leaving the buds, which swell up to form the vegetable

Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum)
Flowers and foliage of Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum), planted as a fodder crop in France

Snow-covered maize field. Rows of cut stalks of maize plants (Zea mays) blanketed in snow. Photographed in the UK

Orobanche minor and Trifolium
Flowers of Common Broomrape (Orobanche minor) with its host plant, Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum). Photographed in France

Sowing crops, Sweden
Sowing crops with farm machinery and Black-headed Gulls (Larus ridibundus) in Narke, Sweden

Harvesting using horses and cart
Harvesting using horses and a cart, near Baraolt in Transylvania, Romania

Spreading fertiliser
Fertilising. Tractor spreading fertiliser on a field. Photographed in Ostergotland, Sweden

Wheat field in Ostergotland, Sweden

Crop spraying. Tractor spraying herbicide on a field of young wheat (Triticum sp.)

Green shoots. Shoots of grass growing from a wood chip mulch. This could represent the green shoots of economic recovery

Sowing a cereal crop in mid March with black-headed gulls feeding on worms and insects turned up by the machinery. Photographed in Dorset in the UK

Buckwheat (Fagopyron esculentum)
Flowers, stems and foliage of Buckwheat (Fagopyron esculentum). Planted as a crop in central France

Cornfield meadow in France
Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) in a cornfield. Photographed near the Ecrins National Park, France in the summer

Barley (Hordeum vulgare)
Ripe Barley (Hordeum vulgare) in a field

Edge of field with wildflowers
Wildflowers including poppy, white mustard, and Echium) surviving at the edge of a cultivated field. Although many fields are deep ploughed and even subjected to weed killer

Poppy (Papaver)
Poppies (Papaver) flowering in a wheat field in Summer. Each seed capsule contains innumerable tiny seeds that can lay dormant for many years until the ground is turned over and growth stimulated

Poppies and Cornflowers
Poppies (Papaver) and cornflowers (Centaurea) growing in a wheat field in Summer. With intensive farming increasing, seeing these wildflowers together is becoming rare

Four-rowed Barley (Hordeum vulgare), which is the usual species in continental Europe, grown for animal feed, food and malt for brewing

Black kale (Brassica Nero De Toscana )
Black kale plant (Brassica oleracea Nero de Toscana ) in an organic vegetable garden. Photographed in winter

Leek flower-head. The flower-head consists of many tiny flowers called florets joined at the umbil at the centre of the flower-head

Grasses blowing in the wind, time exposure image

Field of lavender (Lavandula spica) plants planted in rows. Lavender has several medicinal properties. Lavender oil is a very good antiseptic and can also be used as an insecticide

Organic vegetable garden. Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) is growing in the foreground, with spinach (Spinacia oleracea) at the rear

Crops growing in a field, United Kingdom, Europe

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) close-up of flower and forming fruit, Palawan, Philippines, march

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"Celebrating the Bountiful Harvest: A Tapestry of Crops" Step into the world of agriculture, where fields come alive with golden barley and vibrant ox-eye daisies dancing in herb-rich margins. From centuries-old paintings by Pieter Bruegel the Elder to modern-day farming practices, they have been at the heart of our sustenance and livelihoods. Witness as a John Deere combine harvester gracefully glides through vast fields, skillfully harvesting the precious barley crop. The rhythmic hum of machinery fills the air as it meticulously gathers each grain, ready to be transformed into nourishing food. In a scene reminiscent of days gone by, a heavy shire horse pulls an old hay rake across sun-kissed meadows. Its strength and grace pay homage to traditional farming methods that have shaped our agricultural heritage. Nature's beauty intertwines with farmland conservation efforts, showcasing delicate ox-eye daisies flourishing in herb-rich margins surrounding fertile fields. These vibrant flowers not only add splashes of color but also provide vital habitats for wildlife. Breaking gender stereotypes, female jockeys take charge atop magnificent horses during harvest time. With determination and finesse, they navigate through rows upon rows like true equestrian champions. The countryside comes alive with activity as a Cls forage harvester unloads its bountiful yield into a waiting tractor trailer. Wholecrop cereals are transformed into alkalage - nutrient-rich feed for livestock - ensuring their well-being throughout the year. Wheat takes center stage as it stands tall in picturesque fields near Ledbury, Herefordshire. Guided by modern technology and powered by a Cls combine harvester, this staple crop is harvested efficiently to meet global demands while preserving its natural essence. A Massey Ferguson tractor accompanied by a McHale baler elegantly rolls through Yorkshire Dales' meadows on a mission to create silage bales.