food provenance Flashcards
what is intensive farming
when different methods are used to produce the highest possible yield
what are examples of intensive farming
-large equipment
-pesticides
-artificial fertilisers
what is organic farming
food that is gown naturally without using pesticides and fertilisers
what are the advantages of organic farming
-less harmful for the environment
-appeals more to customers
what are the disadvantages of organic farming
tends to produce a lower yield and higher costs
what are GM crops
foods that have been genetically modified
what are some advantages of GM crops
-can be made to grow quicker
-produces higher yields
-low costs
what are the disadvantages of GM crops
long term healthy affects arent known
what is trawling
method of fishing that catches fish using nets
what are reasons for wasting food
-overcooked
-wasnt stored cirrectly
-passed its use by date
how can waste be reduced
-store food correctly
-use leftovers day after or freeze them
-donate food
how can carbon footprint be reduced
buy food with lower food miles and use public transport
