1.   Farmers burn their fields in preparation for planting crops.

2.   Corn and soybean futures for harvest delivery tumbled amid expectations that U.S. farmers are making quick work of planting crops, increasing the likelihood of large harvests.

3.   Federal government pays farmers rent for planting crops such as grasses or trees that conserve the soil on farmland threatened by erosion.

4.   In other markets, corn rose after the USDA said farmers have made less progress planting crops than previously thought.

5.   Money for planting crops would come from existing channels, he said.

6.   War, for example, often causes hunger, preventing people from planting crops or even staying in their homes.

7.   Fighting between the SPLA and government troops has prevented people from planting crops and has made delivery of relief food difficult.

8.   He said the government had identified three potential areas in the northern state of Kedah for planting crops using modern technology and equipment.

9.   In addition, fighting in the region has prevented Somalis from planting crops at the beginning of the rainy season.

10.   The women have learned about planning and management, health issues and planting crops rich in protein, vitamin A and other key nutrients.