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1
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What is intensive farming?

A

A type of farming which uses different methods to achieve the highest possible yield

2
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What are the disadvantages of using pesticides and artificial pesticides?

A

Harm the environment
Hurt wildlife
Possibly harm human health e.g rashes, stinging eyes, blisters etc.

3
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Why do farmers use artificial fertilisers?

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To add nutrients to the soil to boost crop growth

4
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Name the different forms of pesticides farmers use

A
Insecticides
Bactericides
Herbicides
Fungicides
Rodenticides
Larvicides
5
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What is organic farming?

A

Type of farming where all food is grown through natural methods
Artificial fertilisers or pesticides are NOT used

6
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Which is more costly? Organic farming or intensive farming?

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Organic farming

7
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What two techniques must farmers use to ensure soil fertility?

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Crop rotation - growing different types of crops

Leaving fallow - not growing anything

8
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Name advantages of organic farming

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Better for the environment than intensive farming, as chemical pesticides are not used and it uses few non-renewable resources.
Healthier for farmworkers as chemical pesticides are not used.
Food contains fewer residues

9
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Name disadvantages of organic farming

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Crops tend to be of a lower yield.

Production costs are higher than for intensive farming, so organic food is more expensive