large scale comercial beef farming brazil and subsistence farming eswatini Flashcards
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What makes Brazil suitable for large-scale cattle ranching?
Vast land due to Amazon deforestation, tropical/subtropical climate, and natural grazing vegetation.
What physical (natural) inputs support cattle farming in Brazil?
Climate, large land area, and grasslands; poor soils improved with feed in intensive systems.
What human factors have increased Brazil’s beef production?
High beef demand, crossbreeding programs, feedlots, available labor, technology, and good export infrastructure.
What are the main outputs of Brazilian commercial beef farming?
Beef for domestic consumption and international export.
What are environmental concerns related to Brazil’s cattle industry?
Deforestation, methane emissions, and land degradation.
What are the main crops grown by subsistence farmers in Eswatini?
Maize and corn.
What natural challenges affect farming in Eswatini?
Erratic rainfall, droughts (e.g., 2009), rising temperatures, and soil erosion.
Why is Eswatini’s location a disadvantage for farmers?
It is landlocked, making trade and importing resources more difficult.
What are human challenges faced by farmers in Eswatini?
Small plots, poor infrastructure, lack of funds and equipment, labor shortages, and livestock diseases.
What are the outputs and issues in Eswatini’s subsistence farming?
Mainly food for family; issues include vulnerability to climate change and economic instability.
What is the main purpose of farming in Brazil vs. Eswatini?
Brazil: Profit and export. Eswatini: Survival and local use.
How do inputs differ between Brazil and Eswatini?
Brazil uses advanced tech, feedlots, and investment. Eswatini uses basic tools, canals, and manual labor.
What are the key challenges in each country’s farming system?
Brazil: Environmental damage. Eswatini: Poverty, drought, poor infrastructure.
