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Which of the following best defines agriculture?
Which of the following best defines agriculture?
Commercial farming focuses on small plots of land.
Commercial farming focuses on small plots of land.
False (B)
List one type of agriculture that involves the cultivation and rearing of animals.
List one type of agriculture that involves the cultivation and rearing of animals.
Pastoral Farming
A farm has inputs such as land and __________ resources to produce outputs.
A farm has inputs such as land and __________ resources to produce outputs.
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Match the following types of agriculture with their descriptions:
Match the following types of agriculture with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT a type of agriculture?
Which of the following is NOT a type of agriculture?
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Peasant farming usually involves large plots of land.
Peasant farming usually involves large plots of land.
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What is one output produced by arable farming?
What is one output produced by arable farming?
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The main purpose of subsistence farming is to meet __________ needs.
The main purpose of subsistence farming is to meet __________ needs.
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Which farming system is known for producing both crops and livestock?
Which farming system is known for producing both crops and livestock?
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Which of the following is a traditional export from Jamaica?
Which of the following is a traditional export from Jamaica?
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Agriculture has no impact on employment in the Caribbean.
Agriculture has no impact on employment in the Caribbean.
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What is food security?
What is food security?
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Agriculture provides raw materials for the ____________ industry.
Agriculture provides raw materials for the ____________ industry.
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Match the type of agriculture with its description:
Match the type of agriculture with its description:
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The agricultural sector has a minimal role in improving the standard of living for rural farmers.
The agricultural sector has a minimal role in improving the standard of living for rural farmers.
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Name one importance of agriculture.
Name one importance of agriculture.
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The growing of crops only is known as ______________.
The growing of crops only is known as ______________.
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Which type of agriculture involves rearing animals only?
Which type of agriculture involves rearing animals only?
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Study Notes
Agriculture Systems and Importance
- Agriculture is the science, art, or occupation concerned with cultivating land and feeding, breeding, and raising livestock for meeting human needs.
- Agriculture involves the production of crops, livestock, or poultry.
- A farm is a system with inputs (land, natural resources, human resources) that produce outputs (crops like fruits, dairy products).
Lesson Objectives
- Define the term agriculture.
- List and define different types of agriculture.
- Explain the importance of agriculture.
What Is Agriculture?
- Images demonstrate farming activities: planting, harvesting, livestock keeping, food production.
- Agriculture involves the production and cultivation of crops and animals for food and other purposes.
What Is Agriculture (Definition)
- Refers to the production of crops, livestock, or poultry for human needs.
- Also a science and occupation concerning cultivation, feeding, breeding, and raising livestock.
Agricultural or Farming System
- A farm is a system with inputs (land, natural resources, human resources) that produce outputs (crops, fruits, dairy products).
Types of Agriculture
- Pastoral Farming: The rearing and keeping of animals for meat or products like milk and skins.
- Arable Farming: Focuses on the production of crops.
- Mixed Farming: Cultivates crops and rears animals on the same farm.
- Peasant Farming: Cultivation of crops and rearing of animals on small plots of land (usually less than 5 acres).
- Commercial Farming: Cultivation of crops on large plots of land.
Classifying Agricultural Systems
- By Type of Product: Pastoral (animal products), Arable (crops), Mixed (both).
- By Size of Farm Unit: Small-scale (e.g., peasant farm), Medium-scale (e.g., family farm), Large-scale.
- By Main Purpose of the Farm: Subsistence, Semi-subsistence.
Importance of Agriculture
- Provides Foreign Exchange: Agricultural exports earn foreign currency (e.g., sugarcane, bananas, coffee, yam, ackee, flowers).
- Provides Employment: Provides jobs directly (farmers, farm workers, managers) and indirectly (agri-business, marketing). Employment increases rural income and improves living standards.
- Provides Linkages to Other Industries: Raw materials for food processing (e.g., sugarcane for sugar refining).
- Contributes to Domestic Food Supply: Agriculture provides food for local consumption, satisfying local and especially urban food demands. Local production leads to food security. Food security means having reliable access to enough affordable and nutritious food.
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of agriculture, including its definition, various types, and its significance in human society. Understand the production processes of crops and livestock and their contributions to meeting human needs. Test your knowledge on this vital field of science and economy.
