Crucial Agriculture info pt 5 Flashcards
(8 cards)
Q: What are the benefits of firestick farming?
Improves land fertility
Q: What are potential risks of firestick farming?
A: Fires can become uncontrolled and cause damage.
Q: What is a Whole Farm Plan (WFP)?
A: A process of planning, property design, and management based on natural resources and economic factors over the long term.
Q: What are the key components of a Whole Farm Plan?
A: Land classing, Soils, Farm water supply, Biodiversity, and Pastures.
Q: Why is a Whole Farm Plan important?
A: It helps address current and future goals, identify catchment opportunities, and create a management plan based on strengths and weaknesses.
Q: How does a Whole Farm Plan contribute to sustainability?
A: It maximizes land, financial, and physical resources while ensuring long-term business survival.
Q: What is land capability?
A: The inherent physical capacity of land to sustain various uses without degradation of soil, water, and air resources.
Q: What is land classing?
A: Dividing land based on its capability for different agricultural uses.
