social factors that affect agriculture Flashcards
what personal choices may affect the methods used in agriculture?
Cultural factors
Religious factors
Ethical issues
what types of ethical issues might people have with food production?
local food/ food miles
seasonal food
free range livestock
organic food
Fairtrade food
what is an example of cultural factors of food production?
horsemeat is not popular in the UK but is widely eaten in other european countries
what are some religious factors that affect agricultural food production?
religious convictions may avoid certain foods
Jews and Muslims do not eat pork
Hindus do not eat beef
what is the defenition of the ethical ways people may avoid certain products?
a desire to reduce the environmental or social impact of food production
why would people buy local food?
buying food that was produced nearby reduces the energy involved in transport and the pollution that would have caused
why will people choose to eat seasonal food?
choosing food that is grown when the local weather is suitable has a lower environmental impact then eating out of season food
why is eating out of season food harmful?
Needs:
heating
lighting
transporting from area with suitable climate
this is bad for the environment as more energy used
what is free range livestock?
when consumers choose to buy eggs and meat form animals that are kept under conditions close to their natural conditions (especially freedom to move around)
what would be seen as cruel for people who prefer free range?
the conditions for intensive farming
what is organic food?
food produced using natural resources wherever possible rather then using artificial processes for pest control and nutrient supply
what is Fairtrade food?
food that is produced in a way tat provides an income for for producers which means they can afford basic human rights such as water, health, education and food
