AGRI Notes PT2 Flashcards
List three types of grazing.
- Rotational Grazing
- Zero Grazing
- Strip Grazing
List three local and regional challenges for agriculture?
Environmental issues
Food safety
Natural disasters
What is organic farming?
Organic farming is a method that uses natural processes which avoid the use of synthetic chemicals and GMOs
An advantage of organic farming ?
An advantage of organic farming is it promotes environmental sustainability by improving soil health and reducing pollution.
A disadvantage of organic farming?
It often has a lower yield compared to conventional farming, making it less efficient for a large scale for production
What does a farmer need for his farm to be called an organic farm?
His farm would be considered an organic farm if it uses natural methods, avoiding synthetic chemicals and meets organic certification standards
What is budgetary allocation in agriculture?
Budgetary allocation in agriculture refers to the portion of a government’s budget set aside to support farming and agricultural development.
Why does the minister of agriculture wants a budgetary allocation increase?
The Jamaican Minister of Agriculture wants increased funding to prepare for natural disasters, food security, supporting farmers.
Define the term Supply chain.
The movement of goods and services from the supplier to the consumer.
Define value chain.
The movement of goods & services from the supplier to the consumer with the main intention of satisfying the consumer while making a profit.
The difference between supply chain and value chain?
Supply chain is the movement of goods and services from the supplier to the consumer, value chain is the same but it focuses on customer satisfaction while making a profit.
Three reasons why a farm produce will are reduce price?
Over supply
Low demand
Increase competition
Three challenges, a farmer encounter while applying for a loan for an agricultural enterprise?
Complex application process
Unstable income
High interest rates
Define vegetative propagation?
A method of asexual reproduction in plants with new plants grow from the parent and plant eg roots and stems
What is primary tillage?
The initial process of breaking up a loose in the soil in preparation for planting.
Define secondary tillage.
The process of refining and smoothing the soil after primary tillage to create a fine seed bed for planting.
An advantage of primary tillage?
It breaks up compact soil, which allows for better water infiltration for plant growth
A disadvantage of primary tillage?
Primary tillage can lead to soil erosion if managed is properly.
What is better for primary tillage disk plow or a rotavator?
Disc plow
List a land preparation method?
Fertilizing
What are four cultural methods that help to drain excess water of the land?
Molding, mulching, staking and Ning
Three reasons why genetically modified crops are beneficial to a farmer?
Sustainability, drought resistance, and extended shelf life.
Three advantages of zero grazing?
High animal product
Efficient forage use
Forage harvested at optimal nutritional range
Disadvantages of zero grazing?
Need for a special equipment
Only suitable for a small herds
High maintenance costs
Advantages of rotational grazing?
Prevents over grazing
Efficient for utilization
Promotes High production
Disadvantage of rotational grazing
Requires a large land area
What is a bad effect of giving too much legume to a cow?
Bloating
Suggest two forage conservation methods.
Two forage conservation methods are silage making, which ferments forage in airtight conditions, and hay making, which involves drying forage for storage.
Suggest three reasons why rotational grazing helps in parasite infections.
Rotational grazing controls parasites by disruption their life cycle, reducing animal exposure, and allowing larvae to die off during rest periods.
Three management practices that help farms get a good FRC in animals?
A Balance diet
Proper health care
Optimal housing and environmental conditions.
Example of vegetative propagation?
Sucker
Three pieces of protective clothing to wear when operating a tractor?
Ear muffs
Gloves
Heavy duty boots
A precaution to be used during spraying of pesticide?
Ensure the that the clothing isn’t soaked with the chemicals.
A precaution to be used after spraying of pesticide?
Store the chemicals in a well ventilated room and the package must be clearly labeled and must be tightly secured.
Explain one way by which weeds could reduce the yield and quality of crops.
Weeds reduce crop yield and quality by competing for sunlight, water, nutrients, and space, hindering crop growth and productivity.
