Rural Flashcards
Name some inputs in agriculture
Adding fertilisers, capital, government grants, geology
Name some processes in agriculture
Grazing, sowing, harvesting, rent of farmland/equipment
Name some outputs in agriculture
Potatoes crop waste
Arable or pastoral - growing crops?
Arable
Conditions required to grow crops?
Minimal rain, flat land, sunny weather, warm temperatures
Arable or pastoral - hill sheep farming?
Pastoral
Conditions required for hill sheep farming?
Hilly, cool temperatures, heavy rain
Arable or pastoral - dairy farming?
Pastoral
Conditions required for dairy farming?
Hills, lots of rain, lots of grass, vegetation for animals
Arable or pastoral - market garden?
Pastoral
Conditions required for a market garden?
Near a transport link, greenhouses, vegetables and fruits
Describe and explain GPS
GPS are used to manage the feeding of animals or field operations on farms. They can make crop production more effective and increase yield as a result but can be very expensive to buy and operate and may cause the loss of employment for some farm workers.
Describe and explain drones
Drones can be purchased for farmers to identify problems on the farmland. They can cover large areas of land, saving time and money. They can break down easily and are hugely affected by the weather and interactions with birds.
Describe and explain chemical fertilisers
Chemical fertilisers and insecticides can be applied to crops to enhance growth and improve yields. This means less people are required on the farms, so farmers have to pay less wages but rural areas depopulate due to lack of jobs.
Describe and explain poly tunnels
Poly tunnels can create an artificial climate, which enables a larger variation of crops to be grown. This means the yield can increase and subsequent quality of the crop improves. This equipment can be expensive and maintenance of them take specific skills and knowledge.
