Crucial Agriculture info pt 6 Flashcards
Q: What is Class 1 land?
Class 1: Arable land with minor or no constraints for high agricultural production.
Q: What is Class 2 land?
Class 2: Arable land suitable for regular cultivation but with some limitations.
Q: What is Class 3 land?
Class 3: Grazing land suitable for pasture improvement, with moderate production due to soil or environmental constraints.
Q: What is Class 4 land?
Class 4: Land suitable for grazing but not cultivation, relying on native or improved pastures.
Q: What is Class 5 land?
Class 5: Land unsuitable for agriculture or only suited for light grazing due to severe environmental and economic constraints.
Q: What are the advantages of short-term profit strategies?
A: Quick income, improved cash flow, and fast improvement in soil fertility.
Q: What are some short-term profit strategies in agriculture?
A: Artificial fertilizers, cash crops, regular tillage, continuous cropping, and agistment.
Q: Why are land capability classes important?
A: They allow land to be divided based on capability, ensuring sustainable management and maximizing productivity.
Q: What are the disadvantages of short-term profit strategies?
A: Soil erosion, decreased fertility over time, and negative impacts on nearby farms.
Q: What are some long-term sustainability strategies in farming?
A: Crop rotation, minimum tillage, revegetating waterways, and fencing riparian zones.
