Lesson 1.2 Modern Agriculture vs. Sustainable Agriculture Flashcards
(12 cards)
Process of producing food, feed,
fiber and many of their desired products by the cultivation
of crops and the raising of livestock
source of livelihood
an art of managing the growth of plants and animals
for human use
Agriculture
an evolving approach to agricultural innovations
and farming practices
Modern agriculture
Two related goals:
- to obtain the highest yields possible
- to get the highest economic profit possible
True of false.
1. to obtain the highest yields possible
1960’s
use high yielding varieties, intensive chemical
input, and mechanization of the rural areas for
achieving higher yield and better crop quality
introduced by Dr. Norman Borlaug to combat
starvation
Green revolution
plants, animals, microorganisms and other living things
contain genes from other species or organisms that
express desired traits or characteristics, also referred
to as transgenic plants or transgenic animals
GMO
any variety of any crop
capable of giving
particularly high yield
when supported by
adequate inputs
under favorable
environment
HYV
any technique that uses living organisms, or components
of organisms
to create or modify products, to enhance plants or
animals, or to develop microorganisms for specific
uses
Biotechnology
The four characteristics of modern agriculture?
Short term benefits
External solution to internal problem
Emphasis on technology solutions to agricultural problems
Detachment
soil is cultivated deeply,
completely, and often in most
up to date agricultural
systems
Intensive tillage
makes it easier to cultivate,
sow seed, control weeds, &
harvest, as well as expand
the size of the farm operation
& improve aspects of
profitability & cost
Monoculture
