poor harvest

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a harvest with a lower than expected yield

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Examples (10)

  • 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.