Types of farming

Question 1

What is arable farming?

Answer 1

farming focused on growing crops rather than livestock

Question 2

Give an example of arable farming

Answer 2

Wheat farming, UK

Question 3

What are the pros of arable farming?

Answer 3

High yields, mechanisation possible

Question 4

What are the cons of arable farming?

Answer 4

Soil degradation, vulnerability to pests and weather

Question 5

What is pastoral farming?

Answer 5

Farming focused on rearing livestock

Question 6

Give an example of pastoral farming

Answer 6

Cattle ranching in Argentina

Question 7

What are the pros of pastoral farming?

Answer 7

Sustainable in dry regions, provides dairy and meat

Question 8

What are the cons of pastoral farming?

Answer 8

Overgrazing can lead to desertification

Question 9

What is mixed farming?

Answer 9

Combination of arable and pastoral farming (plants and animals)

Question 10

Give an example of mixed farming

Answer 10

Farms in the UK that grow crops and rear livestock

Question 11

What are the pros of mixed farming?

Answer 11

Risk diversification, efficient use of land

Question 12

What are the cons of mixed farming?

Answer 12

High management costs, labor-intensive

Question 13

What is intensive farming?

Answer 13

High-input farming aimed at maximising output per unit of land

Question 14

Give an example of intensive farming

Answer 14

Rice farming in South East Asia

Question 15

What are the pros of intensive farming?

Answer 15

High productivity, meets food demand

Question 16

What are the cons of intensive farming?

Answer 16

Environmental degradation, high cost of fertilisers and pesticides

Question 17

What is extensive farming?

Answer 17

Low-input farming over large area

Question 18

Give an example of extensive farming

Answer 18

Sheep farming in Australia

Question 19

What are the pros of extensive farming?

Answer 19

Lower environmental impact per hectare, less labour-intensive

Question 20

What are the cons of extensive farming?

Answer 20

Low productivity, large land requirement

Question 21

What is commercial farming?

Answer 21

Farming for profit, often large-scale

Question 22

Give an example of commercial farming

Answer 22

Agribusiness in the USA

Question 23

What are the pros of commercial farming?

Answer 23

High efficiency, high yields.

Question 24

What are the cons of commercial farming?

Answer 24

Can lead to monoculture, environmental degradation

Question 25

What is subsistence farming?

Answer 25

Farming for local consumption/ families, not for sale.

Question 26

Give an example of subsistence farming

Answer 26

Small farms in sub-Saharan Africa

Question 27

What are the pros of subsistence farming?

Answer 27

Supports local communities, low input costs

Question 28

What are the cons of subsistence farming?

Answer 28

Low productivity, vulnerable to climate change.

Question 29

What is sedentary farming?

Answer 29

Farming that takes place in a fixed location

Question 30

Give an example of sedentary farming

Answer 30

Traditional European farms

Question 31

What are the pros of sedentary farming?

Answer 31

Long-term land improvement, sustainable if managed well

Question 32

What are the cons of sedentary farming?

Answer 32

Soil exhaustion over time, requires stable conditions

Question 33

What is nomadic farming?

Answer 33

Farming or herding that moves with seasonal changes

Question 34

Give an example of nomadic farming

Answer 34

Maasai cattle herding in East Arica

Question 35

What are the pros of nomadic farming?

Answer 35

Adapts to climate variations, uses marginal land

Question 36

What are the cons of nomadic farming?

Answer 36

Vulnerable to land conflicts, low productivity.

Question 37

What is genetically modified farming?

Answer 37

Use of genetically engineered crops to improve yields and resistance

Question 38

Give an example of genetically modified farming

Answer 38

GM maize in the USA

Question 39

What are the pros of genetically modified farming?

Answer 39

Higher yields, pest resistance

Question 40

What are the cons to genetically modified farming?

Answer 40

Ethical concerns, potential environmental impact

Question 41

What is organic farming?

Answer 41

Farming without synthetic chemicals, using natural methods

Question 42

Give an example of organic farming

Answer 42

Organic vegetable farms in the UK

Question 43

What are the pros of organic farming?

Answer 43

Environmentally friendly, healthier food

Question 44

What are the cons of organic farming?

Answer 44

Lower yields, higher costs.