Crucial for agriculture and food supply hi-res stock photography and images

A rice farmer moves through his rice paddy in heavy rain in Vietnam. Rice production is crucial, providing both income and nourishment to millions. According to the World Food Programme, over 3.5 billion people depend on rice as a staple food. This vital crop sustains communities and supports livelihoods, highlighting its crucial role in global food security Stock Photo

RM2XX59YE–A rice farmer moves through his rice paddy in heavy rain in Vietnam. Rice production is crucial, providing both income and nourishment to millions. According to the World Food Programme, over 3.5 billion people depend on rice as a staple food. This vital crop sustains communities and supports livelihoods, highlighting its crucial role in global food security

Women farmers working together in the fields during World War I. Their efforts in agricultural activities were crucial to support the war effort by ensuring a stable food supply for the military and civilians. This photo (111-SC-6684) was part of the MUN 35 collection, taken by photographer RECO 6684. Stock Photo

RM2RC4D8F–Women farmers working together in the fields during World War I. Their efforts in agricultural activities were crucial to support the war effort by ensuring a stable food supply for the military and civilians. This photo (111-SC-6684) was part of the MUN 35 collection, taken by photographer RECO 6684.

Tall grain storage silos stand prominently against a vivid blue sky in a rural setting, reflecting their crucial role in agricultural supply chains Stock Photo

RF2Y2R49K–Tall grain storage silos stand prominently against a vivid blue sky in a rural setting, reflecting their crucial role in agricultural supply chains

U.S. Meat Inspectors from the Bureau of Animal Industry inspecting pork loins at the Army piers in Hoboken, New Jersey. The inspection of food products for the Army and Navy was crucial during World War One. Photograph taken on January 8, 1919, by George H. Lyon. Stock Photo

RM2RC7YYE–U.S. Meat Inspectors from the Bureau of Animal Industry inspecting pork loins at the Army piers in Hoboken, New Jersey. The inspection of food products for the Army and Navy was crucial during World War One. Photograph taken on January 8, 1919, by George H. Lyon.

Tarleton, Lancashire, UK 11th June, 2015 UK Weather. Warm weather stimulates demand for Salad crops. Warm temperatures and drying soils enable farm workers, labourers and owners to plant spring fruit and vegetables. This agricultural area has traditionally employed many hard working migrant workers, for planting, picking and packing crops for the supermarkets. Some growers have shown concerns at shortfalls of crucial seasonal labourers needed for a 6am start. The area is a significant producer of field vegetables and crops. Stock Photo

RMET2M72–Tarleton, Lancashire, UK 11th June, 2015 UK Weather. Warm weather stimulates demand for Salad crops. Warm temperatures and drying soils enable farm workers, labourers and owners to plant spring fruit and vegetables. This agricultural area has traditionally employed many hard working migrant workers, for planting, picking and packing crops for the supermarkets. Some growers have shown concerns at shortfalls of crucial seasonal labourers needed for a 6am start. The area is a significant producer of field vegetables and crops.

RF2B6XRF0–Sunflower Farm Visit

RM2XX59YF–A rice farmer moves through his rice paddy in heavy rain in Vietnam. Rice production is crucial, providing both income and nourishment to millions. According to the World Food Programme, over 3.5 billion people depend on rice as a staple food. This vital crop sustains communities and supports livelihoods, highlighting its crucial role in global food security

RMET2M74–Tarleton, Lancashire, UK 11th June, 2015 UK Weather. Warm weather stimulates demand for Salad crops. Warm temperatures and drying soils enable farm workers, labourers and owners to plant spring fruit and vegetables. This agricultural area has traditionally employed many hard working migrant workers, for planting, picking and packing crops for the supermarkets. Some growers have shown concerns at shortfalls of crucial seasonal labourers needed for a 6am start. The area is a significant producer of field vegetables and crops.

RF2B6XREE–Sunflower Farm Visit

RMET2J0P–Tarleton, Lancashire, UK 11th June, 2015 UK Weather. Warm weather stimulates demand for Salad crops. Warm temperatures and drying soils enable farm workers, labourers and owners to plant spring fruit and vegetables. This agricultural area has traditionally employed many hard working migrant workers, for planting, picking and packing crops for the supermarkets. Some growers have shown concerns at shortfalls of crucial seasonal labourers needed for a 6am start. The area is a significant producer of field vegetables and crops.

RF2B6XRER–Sunflower Farm Visit

RMET2M6F–Tarleton, Lancashire, UK 11th June, 2015 UK Weather. Warm weather stimulates demand for Salad crops. Warm temperatures and drying soils enable farm workers, labourers and owners to plant spring fruit and vegetables. This agricultural area has traditionally employed many hard working migrant workers, for planting, picking and packing crops for the supermarkets. Some growers have shown concerns at shortfalls of crucial seasonal labourers needed for a 6am start. The area is a significant producer of field vegetables and crops.

RF2B6XREB–Sunflower Farm Visit

RMET2J0R–Tarleton, Lancashire, UK 11th June, 2015 UK Weather. Warm weather stimulates demand for Salad crops. Warm temperatures and drying soils enable farm workers, labourers and owners to plant spring fruit and vegetables. This agricultural area has traditionally employed many hard working migrant workers, for planting, picking and packing crops for the supermarkets. Some growers have shown concerns at shortfalls of crucial seasonal labourers needed for a 6am start. The area is a significant producer of field vegetables and crops.

RF2B6XRBF–Sunflower Farm Visit

Tarleton, Lancashire, UK 11th June, 2015 UK Weather. Carlos Rodrigues picking Lollo Rosso Lettuce as warm weather stimulates demand for Salad crops. Warm temperatures and drying soils enable farm workers, labourers and owners to plant spring fruit and vegetables. This agricultural area has traditionally employed many hard working migrant workers, for planting, picking and packing crops for the supermarkets. Some growers have shown concerns at shortfalls of crucial seasonal labourers needed for a 6am start. The area is a significant producer of field vegetables and crops. Stock Photo

RMET2M7H–Tarleton, Lancashire, UK 11th June, 2015 UK Weather. Carlos Rodrigues picking Lollo Rosso Lettuce as warm weather stimulates demand for Salad crops. Warm temperatures and drying soils enable farm workers, labourers and owners to plant spring fruit and vegetables. This agricultural area has traditionally employed many hard working migrant workers, for planting, picking and packing crops for the supermarkets. Some growers have shown concerns at shortfalls of crucial seasonal labourers needed for a 6am start. The area is a significant producer of field vegetables and crops.

RF2B6XRE2–Sunflower Farm Visit

RMET2M6R–Tarleton, Lancashire, UK 11th June, 2015 UK Weather. Carlos Rodrigues picking Lollo Rosso Lettuce as warm weather stimulates demand for Salad crops. Warm temperatures and drying soils enable farm workers, labourers and owners to plant spring fruit and vegetables. This agricultural area has traditionally employed many hard working migrant workers, for planting, picking and packing crops for the supermarkets. Some growers have shown concerns at shortfalls of crucial seasonal labourers needed for a 6am start. The area is a significant producer of field vegetables and crops.