noun
poor harvest; crop failure; smaller harvest than expected
Agricultural term for a harvest that is significantly below expectations, ranging from a poor yield to a complete failure.
今年は長雨の影響で違作となった地域が多い。
This year, many areas had poor harvests due to the long rains.
違作が続くと農家の経営は厳しくなる。
If poor harvests continue, it becomes difficult for farmers to manage their businesses.