Gcse- Farming

Question 1

Classification of types of farming

Answer 1

Specialisation- arable, pastoral and mixed farming
Economic status- growing of crops and rearing of animals
Subsistence farming- sufficient food to provide for farmers family
Extensive farming- farm size is larger compared to amount spent on farm
intensive farming- farm size is small compared to number of people working there

Question 2

Physical factors affecting farming-

Answer 2

Relief and altitude
Soils
Temperature
Rainfall

Question 3

Human and economic inputs affecting farming-

Answer 3

Land ownership
Size of farm
Competition for land
Transport
Money
Technology
Retailers

Question 4

Changes of farming in EU

Answer 4

Economic, political and environmental changes

All members of EU are to implement CAP

Question 5

What were the aims of CAP?

Answer 5

Create a single market
Make EU self sufficient
Help maintain jobs and improve standard of living

Question 6

What were the concerns of running and effects of CAP?

Answer 6

70% of EUs budget was being spent on agriculture 
Overproduction of products 
Decrease in number of farms
Decrease in number of farm workers 
Insufficient care for the environment

Question 7

Changes in farming since 2000

Answer 7

Subsidies were introduced so farmers minimum price and assured market for products
2006 announced future payments for farm produce would be phased out
Farmers only receive payment if they meet environment and animal standards
Farmers who produce too much milk are fined

Question 8

What chemicals are used in farming?

Answer 8

Pesticide- controls pests, diseases and weeds but can harm animals
Fertiliser- contains 6 main nutrients needed for successful plant growth
Phosphate- released from animal manure, van pollute water

Question 9

What is organic farming?

Answer 9

Self-sustaining and doesn’t misuse water and soil
Instead of using chemical fertiliser, natural fertiliser is used
Natural fertiliser puts organic matter into soil
Involves intensive use of land and labour

Question 10

Problems of organic farming-

Answer 10

No chemical fertiliser means yields are lower
No pesticide means weeding has to be done
Farmers have to wait several years before

Question 11

Explain some factors affecting a farmers decision

Answer 11

Physical inputs- climate and relief

Human and Economic inputs- labour, rent, transport cost, machinery and market demand