Crop protector (9)
I believe the answer is:
scarecrow
'crop protector' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for scarecrow that I've seen before include "Guy on field" , "One means of intimidation" , "Device for protecting crops" , "6 [FRIEND OF DOROTHY]" , "Batman villain" .)