Food Provenance Flashcards
(11 cards)
Food provenance
The origin of food, where it comes from
Food security
Having access to information about where food comes from and assurances that food is safe to consume
Primary industry
An industry that harvests raw materials from nature, including agriculture and fishing
Intensive farming
A large scale operation where profitability and efficiency are prioritised
Organic farming
A type of farming that focuses on producing food in ways that minimise harm to the environment or animals
Arable farming
Farms that grow cereal grops such as wheat, barely and oats
Pest control
Methods used to prevent or reduce pests e.g. Insects or rodents that would harm crops
Pesticide
A substance that destroys pests
Yield
The produce of a crop
Aquaculture
Fish farming
Sustainability
A way of producing and consuming food that protects the economy and the environment
