Environmental Impact of Agriculture

Carbon dioxide = Combustion of fossil fuels Methane = Livestock digestion Nitrous oxide = Fertilizer use in agriculture Oxygen = Byproduct of photosynthesis

Nitrates and phosphates = Eutrophication Algae bloom = Blocks sunlight for photosynthesis Buffer zone of 5m from hedgerow = Reduces fertilizer run-off effects Dairy parlours, collecting yards, pit washings = Prevent entry into water courses

Land drainage = Negatively affects biodiversity Pollution prevention = Preserves biodiversity Change from making hay to silage = Decline in bird numbers Corncrake nesting habits = On the ground in tall grass

<p>Water pollution = Run-off from fertilizers Algae bloom in lakes = Excessive nutrient influx Fish mortality in lakes = Sunlight blockage from algae bloom Biodiversity decline = Land pollution and unsuitable grazing</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spreading fertiliser carefully = Reduced water pollution Creating buffer zones near water bodies = Mitigating fertilizer run-off effects Preventing dairy waste from entering water courses = Preserving aquatic ecosystems Pollution prevention measures on farms = Conserving biodiversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eutrophication = Excessive nutrients leading to water quality degradation Biodiversity = Variety of plants and animals in a specific habitat Algae bloom = Rapid growth of algae due to nutrient influx Buffer zone = Area near water bodies to reduce pollution impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Silage production instead of haymaking = Negative impact on bird populations Fertilizer usage without precautions = Water pollution and eutrophication risk Unsuitable grazing regimes = Negative effect on biodiversity Land drainage without proper planning = Harmful to local ecosystem</p> Signup and view all the answers