Economic, Social, and Political Factors in Food Production Flashcards
What are free trade agreements?
Agreements where countries trade without tariffs on certain goods (e.g., NAFTA → CUSMA/USMCA).
How can free trade agreements hurt local industries?
By making it easier to import cheaper products, harming local producers (e.g., Niagara fruit vs. imports from Mexico/USA).
What are trade embargoes, and why are they used?
Bans/sanctions on imports/exports, used to protest a nation’s actions (e.g., mad cow disease stopped beef exports to the U.S.).
How do high oil prices affect food production?
They increase costs for production, transportation, and processing, which raises consumer prices.
What is agri-tourism, and how does it help farmers?
A way for farmers to earn income by offering experiences like pick-your-own, farm stays, and animal interactions.
How has India’s wheat production been affected in recent years?
Heatwaves + pandemic grain distribution led to a wheat export ban, causing a global supply strain.
Why is Ukraine’s grain export blockage significant?
It threatens global food supplies, putting 50+ million people (mainly in Africa/Middle East) at risk of hunger.
How do natural disasters and debt repayment affect developing countries?
Natural disasters reduce crop production, while loan interest from the World Bank/IMF makes it hard to repay debts.
What do government fishing and hunting policies aim to do?
Prevent overfishing and overhunting to ensure species survival and environmental sustainability.
How are Indigenous people treated differently under hunting and fishing policies?
They can hunt and fish year-round for cultural reasons, except when bans protect endangered species.
Why are Canada-China relations strained?
Due to Canada’s ties with the U.S. and criminal charges against a prominent Chinese figure.
Why is agriculture-dependent GDP risky?
Natural disasters or industry issues can severely harm the economy.
What happens when farmers can’t repay farm costs?
They may take off-farm jobs to cover expenses or leave farming careers entirely.
