Agriculture Flashcards
Definition of Agriculture
The science or practice of farming which involves the cultivation of soil and the rearing of animals to produce items like food, clothes, medicine, personal needs and etc.
Sustainable agriculture
When you are able to grow good food and benefit the people, environment and animals without endangering food production for future generations
4 Importance’s of Agriculture
Food, clothes, medicine and employment
5 things sustainable Agriculture should do
- Satisfy human food needs
- Enhance the quality of the environment
- Make efficient use of renewable
resources and farm resources - Ensure that the farm is economically viable
- Enhance the quality of life of the farmer
5 jobs in the agricultural field
Agronomist
Quarantine Officer
Farmers
Entamologist
Agricultural Engineering.
9 causes of food shortages
Overpopulation
Water scarcity
Environment
Corrupt government
Free trade
Diseases
Conflict/war
Natural disasters
HIV/Aids
7 effects of food shortages
Poor nutrition, malnutrition, raising of long -term food prices, Dietary quality, chronic diseases, increased healthcare expenses and public anger
Food security
When all people in a specific area have enough safe and nutritious food to maintain a healthy lifestyle
Factors that impact food security
Global water crisis
Land degradation (soil erosion and
exhaustion)
Climate change
Negative impacts of the rain patterns of climate change in an area are
Droughts, flooding and storms/hurricanes
Negative impacts of climate change to agriculture are
Decreased agricultural production
Decrease in the farmers’ incomes
Increase in the cost of food on the local
market
Decrease in agricultural products for export
and decreased foreign exchange earnings
What are some solutions of Food shortages
- Reduce food waste
- Encourage the rental of bees/pollinators
- Use more natural and less harmful fertilizers
