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Which condition must a country satisfy to be considered food secure?
Which condition must a country satisfy to be considered food secure?
- Securing food access during natural disasters.
- Providing a protein-rich diet for every citizen.
- Providing consistently safe and nutritionally balanced food for everyone. (correct)
- Feeding most of its population adequately.
What is the most likely underlying cause for the increase in praedial larceny (agricultural theft) in the Caribbean?
What is the most likely underlying cause for the increase in praedial larceny (agricultural theft) in the Caribbean?
- The imposed fines are insignificant. (correct)
- Challenges in apprehending the perpetrators.
- Absence of laws against it.
- Vendors are not obligated to prove the origin of their products.
In what ways does agriculture contribute to the economies of Caribbean territories?
In what ways does agriculture contribute to the economies of Caribbean territories?
- By contributing to the GDP, reducing the regional food import bill, and securing foreign exchange. (correct)
- Only by contributing to the GDP and securing foreign exchange.
- Only by reducing the regional food import bill and securing foreign exchange.
- Only by contributing to the GDP.
How might an act of bio-terrorism targeting agriculture affect a nation?
How might an act of bio-terrorism targeting agriculture affect a nation?
Which farming practice is generally considered detrimental to sustainable agriculture?
Which farming practice is generally considered detrimental to sustainable agriculture?
What are the combined benefits of adopting organic farming practices?
What are the combined benefits of adopting organic farming practices?
What condition is most likely to affect crops cultivated in a region with a consistently wet climate?
What condition is most likely to affect crops cultivated in a region with a consistently wet climate?
Why is maintaining meticulous farm records essential for agricultural businesses?
Why is maintaining meticulous farm records essential for agricultural businesses?
Why are legumes considered valuable in crop farming systems?
Why are legumes considered valuable in crop farming systems?
Which of the roles are played by agriculture in the economy of Caribbean territories?
Which of the roles are played by agriculture in the economy of Caribbean territories?
Flashcards
Food Security
Food Security
Access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to meet dietary needs and preferences for an active and healthy life.
Praedial Larceny
Praedial Larceny
The theft of agricultural produce from farms or fields.
Slash and Burn
Slash and Burn
Slash and burn is not a good agricultural practice.
Benefits of Organic Farming
Benefits of Organic Farming
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Wet Climates & Crop Issues
Wet Climates & Crop Issues
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Farm Record Keeping value
Farm Record Keeping value
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Legumes in Crop Farms
Legumes in Crop Farms
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Study Notes
- A country has food security when it can provide safe and nutritionally balanced food 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 of:
- Contributing to the GDP
- Reducing the regional food import bill
- Securing foreign exchange
- A bio-terrorism act on agriculture may result in:
- An increase in food prices
- Destruction of ecological habitats
- Destabilization of a system of food security
- Slash and Burn is not considered a good agricultural practice.
- Benefits of organic farming:
- Biodiversity
- Income to farmers
- Ecological balance
- High disease and pest outbreaks are most likely associated with crops grown in wet climatic conditions.
- Farm record keeping provides information to analyze farm business.
- Legumes are especially important on crop farms because they promote nitrogen fixation.
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