sustainable food supply

Question 1

explain how organic farming can make food supply more sustainable:

Answer 1

• use natural process to return nutrients to soil [crop roatation & natural ferilisers - manure]
• no fertlises/pesticded used - protect biodiveristy, no eutrophication
• sold locally = reduces food miles

Question 2

explain how permaculture can make food supply more sustainable:

Answer 2

• recreates natural ecosystems = protects wildlife & soil
• mixed cropping - diiff heights, types in one area = effiecant use of space = less watering required
• natural predators to controk pests = less pestcides

Question 3

explain how can urban farming intiavatives make food supply more sustainable:

Answer 3

• grow food on roof tops, balconies
  = food is locally avialable, fresher, cheaper
• makes citties greener, healthier more attractive places

Question 4

explain how can seasonal consumption make food supply more sustainable:

Answer 4

• eating seasonally = only eating food that grows locally at that time of year = reduces food miles & carbon footprint

Question 5

explain how can **reducing waste ** make food supply more sustainable:

Answer 5

• reducing food waste = less food needds to be grown
• reduces landfill
• schemes like Think.Eat.Save encourgaes you to reduce food waste = plan meals, use leftovers

Question 6

explain how can **fish from sustainable sources **make food supply more sustainable:

Answer 6

• fishing quotas, bigger net sizes = less harmfull to fish & enviroment
• labeling allows customers to choose sustainble fished fish