3.2 WHAT'S HAPPENING DOWN ON THE FARM?

Question 1

What is a farm?

Answer 1

An area of land where crops are grown and/or livestock are kept

Question 2

4 types of farms:

Answer 2

1. Arable farms
2. Pastoral farms
3. Mixed farms
4. Market gardens

Question 3

Arable farms

Answer 3

Crops are grown
E.g. wheat, barley

Question 4

Pastoral farms

Answer 4

Animals are raised
E.g. cattle, sheep…

Question 5

Mixed farms

Answer 5

Crops are grown and animals are kept

Question 6

Market gardens

Answer 6

Fruits, vegetables and flowers are grown

Question 7

Two types of farming business:

Answer 7

1. Commercial farming
   - Organised to make a profit from what it sells a=so the farmer can earn a living
2. Subsistence farming
   - Farmer is only growing enough to feed their family