Crop production

* Competition: Weeds compete with crops for essential resources like sunlight, water, and nutrients, reducing crop yields.

 * Harboring Pests and Diseases: Weeds can serve as hosts for pests and diseases that can then spread to crops.

 * Interference with Harvesting: Weeds can interfere with harvesting equipment, making the process more difficult and time-consuming.

 * Economic Losses: Weeds can cause significant economic losses due to reduced crop yields, increased labor costs for weed control, and damage to harvesting equipment