poor harvest
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a harvest with a lower than expected yield
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- A series of poor harvests in the 1830s led to social unrest.
- The farmers are facing a poor harvest this year due to the lack of rain.
- Drought and pests resulted in a devastatingly poor harvest.
- A poor harvest will inevitably drive up food prices in the winter.
- After the unexpected frost, the region reported a poor harvest of grapes.
- The government implemented aid programs to support families affected by the poor harvest.
- If there is another poor harvest, the country's food security will be at risk.
- Historians believe that a succession of poor harvests contributed to the migration.
- Despite using new techniques, they still ended up with a poor harvest.
- The community pulled together to share resources after the poor harvest.