organic farming Flashcards

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1
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what is the Soil Association Organic logo for? [5]

A

+certified to legal standards
+no genetically modified (GM) ingredients
+higher animal welfare standards
+produce grown or reared without:
-artificial fertilisers/ herbicides/ pesticides on crops
-antibiotics/ growth hormones on livestock

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2
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give 3 reasons why people would choose to buy organic food. [3]

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-some believe it tastes better
-concern for health and impact to the body of pesticides/ herbicides/ fertilisers and antibiotics/ growth hormones
-concern for environment —> pollution of waterways can lead to negative impact on wild life.

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3
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what does locally produced mean? [1]

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grown or reared close to where its purchased

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4
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what are the advantages of locally produced fruit & veg? [3]

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-fresher
-fewer food miles
-reduced carbon footprint

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what are the disadvantages of locally produced fruit & veg? [3]

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-more expensive
-may not be as much choice
-some people do not like the food being different sizes.

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what does import mean? [1]

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grown or reared far away from where it is purchased

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give 2 examples of imported food.[2]

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banana: Colombia –> UK
mango: South Africa –> UK

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what does seasonality mean? [1]

A

the time of year produce is at its best

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9
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what produce is at its best in January? [2]

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cabbage and kale

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what produce is at its best in February? [2]

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artichokes and spring greens

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what produce is at its best in March? [2]

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cauliflower and broccoli

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12
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what produce is at its best in April? [2]

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spring greens and rhubarb

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13
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what produce is at its best in May? [2]

A

tomatoes and strawberries

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what produce is at its best in June? [2]

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carrots and strawberries

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what produce is at its best in July? [2]

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blueberries and raspberries

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16
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what produce is at its best in August? [2]

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courgettes and French beans

17
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what produce is at its best in September? [2]

A

plums and pears

18
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what produce is at its best in October? [2]

A

pumpkins and pears

19
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what produce is at its best in November? [2]

A

pumpkin and green cabbage

20
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what produce is at its best in December? [2]

A

savoy cabbage and red cabbage