The soil was not good for growing crops,and disease was destroying the plants.

VOA: special.2009.11.10

He says they might have to modify irrigation systems or consider growing crops that do not require much rain.

VOA: standard.2009.08.30

Scientists are using biotechnology as well as traditional breeding methods to develop water-saving crops to feed a growing world.

VOA: special.2009.03.23

Poor soil keeps many farmers in Africa from growing good crops.

VOA: special.2009.01.20

And many farmers growing GE crops have seen economic benefits like higher yields,lower costs, and more flexibility than their conventional-farming counterparts.

VOA: standard.2010.04.15