Crop class 8 refers to the study of crop production and management, which is a topic covered in the science curriculum for class 8 students in India. Crop production involves cultivating the same kind of plants at one place on a large scale, which are called crops. Crops can be classified based on the season in which they are grown, such as kharif crops (grown during the monsoon season) and rabi crops (grown in the winter season) . The chapter covers various agricultural practices such as preparation of soil, sowing, irrigation, manuring, protection from pests and weeds, and harvesting. The factors affecting crop production include internal or genetic factors, environmental factors, and socio-economic factors.