Organic Farming And Intensive Farming

Question 1

What is intensive farming?

Answer 1

A type of farming which uses different methods to achieve the highest possible yield

Question 2

What are the disadvantages of using pesticides and artificial pesticides?

Answer 2

Harm the environment
Hurt wildlife
Possibly harm human health e.g rashes, stinging eyes, blisters etc.

Question 3

Why do farmers use artificial fertilisers?

Answer 3

To add nutrients to the soil to boost crop growth

Question 4

Name the different forms of pesticides farmers use

Answer 4

Insecticides
Bactericides
Herbicides
Fungicides
Rodenticides
Larvicides

Question 5

What is organic farming?

Answer 5

Type of farming where all food is grown through natural methods
Artificial fertilisers or pesticides are NOT used

Question 6

Which is more costly? Organic farming or intensive farming?

Answer 6

Organic farming

Question 7

What two techniques must farmers use to ensure soil fertility?

Answer 7

Crop rotation - growing different types of crops

Leaving fallow - not growing anything

Question 8

Name advantages of organic farming

Answer 8

Better for the environment than intensive farming, as chemical pesticides are not used and it uses few non-renewable resources.
Healthier for farmworkers as chemical pesticides are not used.
Food contains fewer residues

Question 9

Name disadvantages of organic farming

Answer 9

Crops tend to be of a lower yield.

Production costs are higher than for intensive farming, so organic food is more expensive