Availability of technology (agriculture) Flashcards
where are you most likely to find agricultural technologies?
in affluent (rich) countries
what are some examples of technologies found in more affluent countries?(agriculture)
machinery and equipment (
pesticides
fertilisers
genetic improvements (breeding programs)
support infrastructure
what are some examples of machinery and equipment in agriculture?
for activities: ploughing, sowing, spraying, harvesting, spreading agrochemicals and irrigation
what support infrastructure has been improved due to technologies? (Agriculture)
transport systems
refrigeration
food processing
what is survey technologies?
the use of GPS mapping, drones and satellites to provide better information and aid decision making
what can survey technology be used to monitor?
rates of photosynthesis
biomass estimation
soil water content
spread of pests and disease
cropped area of fields
area of cover for wild birds
tree plantations
what can computer based monitoring be used to do? (Agriculture)
monitor yields produced in different areas of a field and fertilisers application can be better controlled in each area
what are the positives of computer based monitoring?
maximises yields whilst avoiding wastage and minimizing environmental impacts
what are the negatives of computer based monitoring?
can only be done in affluent areas with an internet connection
