Rural - Great plains (developed case study) Flashcards
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Changes in farming in developed countries - Diversification
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when farmers use non-farming activities such as opening farm shop to make money
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Advantages of Diversification
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- jobs created
- profits increase
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Disadvantages of diversification
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- people have to learn new skills
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Chnages in farming in developed countries - Organic farming
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growing crops without chemicals
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Advantages of organic farming
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- farmers make more money as organic produce can be charged for a higher price
- pollution risks decreased as their is no chemicals running to the water
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Disadvantages of organic farming
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- more time and effort
- farmers have to be more skillful
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chnages in farming in developed countries - Genetic modification (GM)
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seeds that have been altered to improve food production and supply
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Advantages of GM
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- have built in pesticides so have more resistance against disease
- increased crop yield
9
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Disadvantages of GM
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- people belive their are health concernes
- people believe that their is a negative impact on the environment
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Changes in farming in developed countries - New technology
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tractors, GPS, drones
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Advantages of New technology
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- production quicker and easier
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Disdvantages of New technology
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- requires less labour
- can be expensive
