Cryptic crossword clue
Aid to farmer — if sterile ground is to get right 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word FERTILISER

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Aid to farmer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case aid to farmer = fertiliser.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does FERTILISER mean?

FERTILISER noun
  1. A natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants.
  2. A chemical compound created to have the same effect.

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