31.   The crops are protected by rebels and rival right-wing paramilitary groups who benefit financially from the drug trade.

32.   The drink was contaminated with a chemical used to protect crops from smog.

33.   The high cost of fencing up the land to protect the crops from marauding cattle and other animals is another factor that inhibits small farmers from working their land.

34.   The rebels tax cocaine traffickers and protect illegal crops.

35.   The snow could cover and protect the crop from freezing temperatures, said Tim Hannagan, an analyst at Alaron Trading Corp.

36.   They also worry that fences to be erected to protect their crops from elephants would deny them access to broad areas for grazing and watering their cattle.

37.   Washington donated the helicopters to fight rebels and others who protect drug crops.

38.   Poaching for ivory and meat, and conflict with humans wanting to protect crops or seeking retribution for elephant attacks were the biggest dangers.

39.   Sri Lanka is to arm thousands of farmers in a bid to protect crops from rampaging wild animals, especially boars, the agricultural ministry said Monday.