What are biotic factors in an agricultural ecosystem?

Explanation

Biotic factors are all the living things in a farm ecosystem. The word biotic comes from bio which means life. These factors include everything that is alive or was once alive.

In agriculture, biotic factors include crops, farm animals, beneficial insects, pests, weeds, bacteria, and fungi. These living organisms all interact with each other. For example, bees pollinate crops, while harmful insects might eat the leaves.

Physical environment factors like rocks and water are not biotic. Climate and weather are not alive. Nutrients in soil come from both living and non-living sources, so they are not purely biotic factors.