2.3.2 Large-Scale Agricultural Development Example- Kilombero Plantations Limited Flashcards
1
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Where is the Kilombero Plantstions Limited?
A
Tanzania, Africa
2
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Description of location (3p)
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- Tanzania is a LIC in East Africa
- The Kilombero Valley is in Tanzania
- It is one of the best rained sites in Eatern Africa
3
Q
Which UK based company manages KPL?
A
Agrica
4
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What did Agrica do?(3p)
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- The farm owned by KPL was cleared to grow rice crops
- They invested in a biomass plant and renovated a small hydroelectricity station
- This means most of the business is self-sufficient
5
Q
How many tonnes of rice and beans are produced each year to give increased food security?
A
Rice= 32,000
Beans= 4500
6
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Economic advantages
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KPL spend and estimated $700,000 a year on wages and health care for locals
7
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Economic disadvantages (3p)
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- Many farmers are undertaking as they’ve borrowed money to pay for new seeds and equipment
- Locals say alternatives land given was less than families originally had
- The amount of land available has decreased, and rent increased
8
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Environmental advantages
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KPL has contributed towards sustainable energy supplies in the area
9
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Environmental disadvantages
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- Local farmers claim that chemical run off from the KPL farm pollutes their land
- They say it has ruined their harvest meaning they’ve gone hungry
- Chemical run-off is bad for the environment
10
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Social advantages (4p)
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- KPL supply local farmers with training and seeds to help improve yields
- They’ve built 82 houses for families that have been displaced
- Provided jobs for young adults
- Constructed school rooms, health care facilities and new roads
11
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Social disadvantages (2p)
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- Displaced 230 households
- These families were moved from their homes and given alternative land
