18 Questions
What are some factors contributing to the increase in agricultural production according to FAO (2000)?
Expansion of unirrigated land and permanent crops
What is the definition of agricultural products as per the text?
Any commodity or product derived from crops or livestock, raw or processed
Which of the following is NOT a part of a mixed farming system?
Heavy mechanization
What characterizes a modern agricultural revolution in some developing countries?
Selection of varieties and use of chemicals
Which practice is vital for agricultural production in densely populated areas lacking new land for cultivation?
Combining crop, arboriculture, livestock, and fish farming
What contributes to the increased spread of developed agricultural practices in some countries?
Heavy reliance on mechanization
What is a common role in the merging of old farmer market and dry goods market into a single enterprise?
Distributors and wholesalers
Which of the following products are NOT typically included in the utilization of agricultural products?
Cheese and buttermilk
What is a significant function that is mutually exclusive from others according to the text?
Owning merchandise
Which of the following is a product originating from milling industry by-products?
Wastes from grain cleaning processes
What is a characteristic of hybrid roles in sales organizations as described in the text?
Easily combinable with other roles
Which of the following products are typically part of the utilization of animal by-products?
Horhs and hooves
What is the main aim of agriculture as a business?
Maximizing net return through resource management
Which branch of agriculture focuses on the production of various crops including food crops, fodder crops, fiber crops, sugar, and oilseeds?
Agronomy
What does horticulture primarily deal with?
Production of fruits and vegetables
In the context of forestry, what is the main focus of large-scale cultivation of perennial trees?
Supplying rubber and timber
Which branch of agriculture emphasizes the relationship between improved food production and disease control?
Agronomy
If a business aims to produce spices and condiments primarily, which branch of agriculture should it focus on?
Horticulture
Learn about the factors contributing to the increase in agricultural production as outlined by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 2000, including modern agricultural practices such as mechanization, biological selection, chemical usage, and specialization.
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