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A country is considered to have food security when it can consistently:
A country is considered to have food security when it can consistently:
- Provide a protein-rich diet for every citizen regardless of cost.
- Maintain a national stockpile of grains sufficient for five years.
- Secure access to safe and nutritionally balanced food for all its people at all times. (correct)
- Export surplus agricultural goods.
Which factor most likely contributes to the prevalence of praedial larceny (agricultural theft) in the Caribbean?
Which factor most likely contributes to the prevalence of praedial larceny (agricultural theft) in the Caribbean?
- High unemployment rates among agricultural laborers.
- Vendors' inability to verify the origin of the produce they sell.
- Insufficiently deterrent penalties for those convicted of agricultural theft. (correct)
- Lack of accessible markets for small farmers.
In what ways can agriculture contribute to the economies of Caribbean territories?
In what ways can agriculture contribute to the economies of Caribbean territories?
- I and III only: Contributing to the GDP and Securing foreign exchange
- I, II and III: Contributing to the GDP, Reducing the regional Food import bill, and Securing foreign exchange (correct)
- II and III only: Reducing the regional Food import bill and Securing foreign exchange
- I and II only: Contributing to the GDP and Reducing the regional Food import bill
How might a bioterrorism act targeting agriculture affect a region?
How might a bioterrorism act targeting agriculture affect a region?
Which agricultural practice is generally considered detrimental to long-term soil health and sustainability?
Which agricultural practice is generally considered detrimental to long-term soil health and sustainability?
What are the benefits associated with organic farming practices?
What are the benefits associated with organic farming practices?
Which challenge is MOST likely to affect crops grown in consistently wet climatic conditions?
Which challenge is MOST likely to affect crops grown in consistently wet climatic conditions?
Why is maintaining accurate farm records crucial for agricultural operations?
Why is maintaining accurate farm records crucial for agricultural operations?
Why are legumes particularly valuable in crop farming systems?
Why are legumes particularly valuable in crop farming systems?
Flashcards
Food Security
Food Security
Having reliable access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.
Praedial Larceny
Praedial Larceny
The illegal theft of agricultural produce from farms.
Roles of agriculture in Caribbean economies
Roles of agriculture in Caribbean economies
Contributing to GDP, reducing food import bill, and securing foreign exchange.
Bio-terrorism impact on agriculture
Bio-terrorism impact on agriculture
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Slash and Burn
Slash and Burn
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Benefits of Organic Farming
Benefits of Organic Farming
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Crops and wet climates
Crops and wet climates
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Farm record keeping Importance
Farm record keeping Importance
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Importance of Legumes
Importance of Legumes
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Study Notes
- A country has food security when it can provide safe and nutritious food, that is balanced for everyone at all times.
- The fines being too small is likely the reason for the proliferation of praedial larceny in the Caribbean.
- Agriculture in Caribbean territories plays roles in contributing to the GDP, reducing the regional Food import bill and securing foreign exchange.
- A bio-terrorism act on agriculture may result in an increase in food prices, destruction of ecological habitats and destabilization of a system of food security.
- Slash and Burn is not considered a good agricultural practice.
- The benefits of organic farming are biodiversity, income to farmers, and ecological balance.
- Disease and pest outbreaks are mostly associated with crops grown in wet climatic conditions.
- Farm record keeping is important because it provides information to analyze farm business .
- Legumes are especially important on crop farms because they promote nitrogen fixation.
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