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Across 4. The process of bringing goods to the consumer or retailer. 6. The process of gathering mature crops from the fields where they were grown. 7. The act of transporting goods, typically by sea or air, from one place to another. 10. To have an impact or influence on something. 11. The artificial application of water to land or crops to help them grow, especially in areas with insufficient rainfall. 13. Kept cool using refrigeration to preserve freshness, especially for perishable goods. 14. The process of adding nutrients or fertilisers to soil to enhance the growth of plants. 16. The state of being informed or conscious about a particular issue or situation. 17. Machines collectively, especially those used in agriculture or industry.

Down 1. To nullify or cancel out; to make something ineffective or invalid. 2. The process of applying heat, often to create suitable conditions for growing plants or maintaining product quality. 3. The act of moving goods or people from one place to another, often by vehicles, planes, ships, or trains. 5. A business or individual that sells goods directly to consumers. 8. The act of keeping goods in a specific place until they are needed, often to preserve them. 9. Possible consequences or effects that may happen as a result of an action or decision, often not immediately obvious. 12. Items, often food, that spoil or decay quickly without proper storage, such as refrigeration. 15. A cultivated plant that is grown on a large scale, typically for food or other agricultural purposes.