Beans

Field beans are often grown on organic farms. The beans are an important source of protein and are often fed to the animals.

Beans are also useful as a 'break crop'. A break crop is a crop which is grown between cereals (e.g. wheat and oats).

Break crops are important because they help to stop the build-up of pests and diseases that feed on cereals. If cereal crops were grown year after year without a 'break', these pests and diseases would build up to very high levels.

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