G2: farming

Question 2

give some advantages and disadvantages of MCF

Answer 2

+helps solve world hunger problems
+higher yield
+farm produce is cheaper
- monoculture means biodiversity and soil fertility is reduced
-nutrients in soil are lost due to overfarming/draining water
-pesticides etc pollute soil and water and can get into food chain

Question 3

name the two different farming methods and what they are

Answer 3

Mechanised commercial farming: farming for industry, national or international, using machinary.
subsistence farming: growing crops and animals to feed their own families (does not contribute to trade / the economy)

Question 4

give some advantages and disadvantages of subsistence farming

Answer 4

+less chemicals are used
+need less space: more economical
+wider range of crops grown
+grow, clear land, grow etc allowing land to heal / replenish
-no sale, doesnt solve world hunger
-poor weather affects crop yield, people have less food
-irrigation, manure and fertiliser isnt monitored