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3 Nov - 7 Nov

Commercial Farming

Key Questions for the Week

  • Summarise what you see - what is large scale commercial farming?
  • What are the INPUTS - PROCESSES - OUTPUTS?
  • Where in the world would you expect to find this type of farming?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of farming?
  • How are the natural inputs different to subsistence farming and small scale commercial farming?
  • How are the human inputs different to subsistence farming and small scale commercial farming?
  • Is it sustainable?

Focussing on:

PLANTATION AGRICULTURE - ACTIVITY

FACTORY FARMING - Read on

Definition: Large Scale Commercial Factory Farming:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Factory_farming

Case study example: Cargill

Cargill's Timeline:

1950-1999: http://www.cargill.com/about/history/history_1950.htm
2000-present: http://www.cargill.com/about/history/history_2000.htm

FACTORY FARMING ACTIVITY (you will have to register first - this is a private network)

The alternate viewpoint - the dark side of Large Scale Commercial Farming - CLICK HERE s

20 Oct - 3 Nov 08

Syllabus Target: Describe in general terms the main features of an agricultural system: inputs, processes and outputs.

KEY TERMS: Subsistance Farming / Small Farmers / Cash Cropping / Agribusiness / Slash and Burn / Sustainability / Shifting Cultivation / Pastoral / Arable / Mixed Farming / Intensive / Extensive / Hydroponics

We are going to look at an example of subsistence farming in detail:

Key Questions for the Week

  • Summarise what you see - what is subsistence farming?
  • What are the INPUTS - PROCESSES - OUTPUTS with this type of farming?
  • Where in the world would you expect to find this type of farming?
  • Is it sustainable?

General References

Farming as a system

National Farmers' Union - UK

Agriculture General Notes

Farming Basics

Farming Systems

 

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Topics and Timings

3 Nov – 7 Nov:

Agricultural Systems: Commercial Farming Case Study.

Reference may be made to an example such as extensive commercial cereal farming or extensive livestock production to illustrate a large-scale system of commercial farming. A
detailed case study is required.

10 – 14 Nov:

Agricultural Systems: Food Shortages

Green Revolution

17 – 21 Nov:

Energy and water resources: Non Renewable Energy

 

24 – 28 Nov:

Describe the significance of fuelwood in LEDCs and of non-renewable fossil
fuels in terms of their availability in certain areas and in terms of the contribution made by coal, oil, natural gas and wood in supplying vast amounts of energy.

1-5 Dec:

Energy and water resources: Renewable Energy

Describe the growing significance of renewable energy supplies [geothermal, wind, running water, solar, biogas] to reduce dependence upon fossil fuels, to alleviate the world's energy crisis, and to offer opportunities for the development
of alternative energy sources.

HEP Norway

 

8-12 Dec:

Describe the factors influencing the siting of different types of electrical power stations with reference to those listed in the Syllabus [thermal, hydro-electric power, nuclear].

 

15 – 19 Dec: Water Use

Describe the uses made of water for agriculture, domestic and industrial
demand. Candidates should also recognise that in certain areas there are water shortages which impact upon the local people and the potential for development. This leads to competition for the use of the available water resources and requires careful management.

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