Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
1+1=?
1+1=?
- 1
- 2 (correct)
- 3
- 4
What is the main cause of soil erosion?
What is the main cause of soil erosion?
- Climate change
- Wind and water runoff (correct)
- Soil pH
- Tillage and soil moisture
What is the definition of organic farming?
What is the definition of organic farming?
- Farming using genetically modified organisms
- Farming using only natural pest control methods
- Farming without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or genetically modified organisms (correct)
- Farming with minimal use of external inputs
What is the main benefit of contour farming?
What is the main benefit of contour farming?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary importance of livestock farming?
What is the primary importance of livestock farming?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main challenge of irrigation management?
What is the main challenge of irrigation management?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary benefit of polyculture?
What is the primary benefit of polyculture?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main principle of organic farming?
What is the main principle of organic farming?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main type of livestock farming?
What is the main type of livestock farming?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main benefit of cover cropping?
What is the main benefit of cover cropping?
Signup and view all the answers
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
Study Notes
Crop Production
- Types of cropping systems:
- Monoculture: single crop per field
- Polyculture: multiple crops per field
- Intercropping: growing multiple crops together
- Crop rotation: rotating crops to maintain soil fertility and reduce pests/diseases
- Factors affecting crop yield:
- Climate (temperature, precipitation, sunlight)
- Soil quality (fertility, pH, moisture)
- Water availability
- Pest and disease management
Soil Conservation
- Soil erosion causes:
- Water runoff
- Wind
- Tillage
- Soil conservation techniques:
- Contour farming
- Terracing
- Strip cropping
- Cover cropping
- Soil conservation benefits:
- Reduced soil loss
- Improved soil health
- Increased crop yields
Organic Farming
- Definition: farming without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
- Principles:
- Crop rotation and diversification
- Soil conservation and improvement
- Use of natural pest control methods
- Minimal use of external inputs
- Benefits:
- Environmental sustainability
- Improved soil health
- Increased crop diversity
- Potential for higher profits
Livestock Farming
- Types of livestock farming:
- Grazing systems (pasture-based)
- Intensive systems (feedlot-based)
- Importance of livestock farming:
- Food production (meat, dairy, eggs)
- Economic benefits (exports, jobs)
- Environmental impacts (greenhouse gas emissions, land use)
- Livestock farming challenges:
- Animal health and welfare
- Environmental sustainability
- Disease management
Irrigation Management
- Importance of irrigation:
- Crop water requirements
- Increased crop yields
- Food security
- Irrigation methods:
- Surface irrigation (flooding, furrow)
- Sprinkler irrigation (center pivot, lateral move)
- Drip irrigation (micro-irrigation)
- Irrigation management challenges:
- Water scarcity
- Water quality
- Energy efficiency
Life Sciences in Agriculture
- Plant genetics and breeding:
- Crop improvement (yield, disease resistance)
- Genetic engineering (GMOs)
- Microbiology in agriculture:
- Soil microbiome
- Plant-microbe interactions
- Microbial pest control
- Biotechnology in agriculture:
- Genetic engineering
- Marker-assisted selection
- Precision agriculture
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
