Canada Wheat Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What type of project is it?
A
Past attempt, Top down
2
Q
How much of farming is by hand and relies on rain?
A
85% of cultivation is by hand.
90% agriculture relies on rain
Machines are too expensive
3
Q
How much aid was given?
A
$200 million 1968-1993
4
Q
How much did it cover?
A
25 000 Ha
5
Q
What did the Canadians do to help?
A
Provided specialised seeds
training + equipment.
6
Q
Successes of Canada?
A
Production and Yield increased.
7
Q
Negatives? Monoculture
A
Monoculture, non-profitable, Too much rain + not enough jobs created, Consumers couldn’t access product.
