Rural Flashcards
What are recent changes to farming in the uk
Diversification
New technology
Gm crops
Organic farming
Advantages of diversification
Farmers become more independent and less reliant on subsidies .
Visiting a farm means people experience real landscaping and outdoor activities
Disadvantages of diversification
Rising tourist numbers in rural areas cause traffic congestion and increased air pollution
Tourist facilities such as campsites can detract from the natural look of the countryside
What are recent changes in new technology
Machinery
Chemical fertilisers and insecticides
Drones
What are advantages of machinery ( combine harvesters)
Speed up harvesting
Less labour required helps farmers increase profit margins
What are disadvantages of using machinery ( combine harvesters)
Increased noise and air pollution
Can destroy animal habitats
What are advantages of chemical fertilisers and insectiseds
Improve the production on frams
What are disadvantages of chemical fertilisers and insectisides
Overuse can result in environmental damage
What’s an advantage of drones
Allow farmers to survey fields of crop or livestock which helps farmers quickly identify problems
What are changes to farming in developing countries india
Increased Technology
Gm crops
Biofuels
What is an advantagenof fertilisers and pesticides
Can result in increased crop yields which results in richer and healthier population
What is an advantage of Gm crops in india
Thy can survive jn extreme conditions
More food is grown increasingly framers profits
What are disadvantages of Gm crops
They require reliable soucr of water
They need alot of fertilisers and pesticides to grow increasing costs and pollution
What is an advantage of biofuels
They are cheaper alternative to fossil fuels which are costly and pollute the atmosphere
What is a disadvantage of bifuels
Industries are reluctant yo invest heavily in the development of biofuels while fossil fuels are still available
