Crops Collection (page 100)

Domestic Cattle, beef herd, grazing fodder roots in snow covered field, near Penrith, Cumbria, England, december

Strawberry (Fragaria sp. ) fruit, picked by boy on fruit farm, Kent, England, july
Strawberry (Fragaria sp.) fruit, picked by boy on fruit farm, Kent, England, july

Domestic Sheep, flock, feeding on fodder roots in snow covered field, Plumpton, Penrith, Cumbria, England, november

Domestic Sheep, Shropshire, two adults, folded on roots, Shropshire, England, october

Common Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus vulpecula) introduced species, feeding damage to Cultivated Apple (Malus domestica) crop, Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand

Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) adult, feeding on Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) crop in field, Lincolnshire, England, august

Swede (Brassica napobrassica) mature crop, with distorted growth and slug damage, in garden allotment, Suffolk, England, march

Italian Sainfoin (Hedysarum coronarium) flowering, legume cultivated for fodder, Italy, april

Colorado Potato Beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) introduced pest species, eggs, on potato leaf, Pyrenees, Ariege, France, may

Vervet Monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) adult female with young, sitting on banana plant, in farmland at edge of Nyungwe Forest N.P. Rwanda, december

Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) adult, feeding, stealing Common Pear (Pyrus communis) fruit from orchard, Shropshire, England, july

Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens) flock, in flight, taking off from field of maize stubble with tractor, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, U.S.A

Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni) four adults, in flight, feeding over barley field, attracted to insects disturbed by combine harvester during harvest, Northern Spain, july

Allegorical seasons. Historical artwork of cherubs as allegorical representations of the seasons. From left to right they are: Summer, Spring, Autumn, and Winter

Slug on leek. Slugs are gastropod molluscs that do not have shells. They feed on a variety of plants and can be pests on crops and garden plants

Squashes

Genetically modified corn
MODEL RELEASED. Genetically modified corn (Zea mays), being held by a scientist wearing protective clothing. Genetically modified (GM) or transgenic plants have genetic material (genes)

Pre-flood Missouri River (image 1 of 2). Coloured three-dimensional computer image, based on satell- ite data, of the Missouri River, USA

Pre-flood rivers (image 1 of 2). Coloured three- dimensional computer image, based on satellite data, of three US rivers before they flooded

Scarecrow in a garden, with flowers and planted crops. The scarecrow is designed to look like a human, and is being used to scare away birds that feed on seeds and plants

Field of barley at sunset
Field of barley (Hordeum vulgare) at sunset

Potatoes eaten by pests
Harvested organic potatoes (Solanum tuberosum Cherie ). These potatoes have been eaten by agricultural pests, such as rats or mice, while they were still in the ground

Greenhouses used to grow fennel. Photographed at a farm in Norfolk, UK

Carrot field in Brittany, France

Agriculture and mining, from space. Large square agricultural fields are seen by strongly coloured deposits and pools formed by mining activities

Harvesting wheat grain. Combine harvester unloading wheat (Triticum sp.) grain into a container for storage. Photographed in Victoria, Australia

Organic onions (Allium cepa White Prince ) in a vegetable garden. Onions are used as ingredients in cooking and contain a variety of vitamins and minerals, including potassium

Organic black kale cabbage plants (Brassica oleracea Nero de Toscana ) in a wooden trug. Cabbage is used as an ingredient in cooking and is a good source of vitamin C

Vineyard of grape vines with windbreaks to shield them from the wind. Photographed in Chile

Taro crops, Hawaii
Taro crops (Colocasia esculenta) in a field. Photographed on Kauai island, in Hawaii, USA

Harvested wheat (Triticum sp.) tied up in bundles. Photographed in the Draa river valley, Morocco

Cereal crop harvest. Woman working in a field, harvesting crops. Photographed in the Draa river valley, Morocco

Harvesting organic broad beans (Vicia faba Red Epicure ). Gardener hand-picking broad beans from a plant in a vegetable garden

Mixed organic radishes (Raphanus sativus Globe Mixed and Long White Icicle ) held in a gardeners hand

Maize crops
Maize (Zea mays) crops. The cobs (fruiting bodies) are still wrapped in their husks (red, one seen at lower centre). Maize is one of the worlds most important crops

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

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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.