Factors influencing agricultural production increase according to FAO (2000)
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What are some factors contributing to the increase in agricultural production according to FAO (2000)?

  • Heavy reliance on mechanization and biological selection
  • Expansion of unirrigated land and permanent crops (correct)
  • Combining crop, arboriculture, livestock, and fish farming in densely populated areas
  • Decrease in the use of chemicals and variety selection

    • What is the definition of agricultural products as per the text?

  • Processed commodities derived from livestock
  • Any commodity or product derived from crops or livestock, raw or processed (correct)
  • Commodities derived solely from fish farming
  • Livestock only

    • Which of the following is NOT a part of a mixed farming system?

  • Arboriculture
  • Fish farming
  • Crop farming
  • Heavy mechanization (correct)

    • What characterizes a modern agricultural revolution in some developing countries?

    <p>Selection of varieties and use of chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which practice is vital for agricultural production in densely populated areas lacking new land for cultivation?

    <p>Combining crop, arboriculture, livestock, and fish farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the increased spread of developed agricultural practices in some countries?

    <p>Heavy reliance on mechanization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common role in the merging of old farmer market and dry goods market into a single enterprise?

    <p>Distributors and wholesalers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following products are NOT typically included in the utilization of agricultural products?

    <p>Cheese and buttermilk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant function that is mutually exclusive from others according to the text?

    <p>Owning merchandise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a product originating from milling industry by-products?

    <p>Wastes from grain cleaning processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of hybrid roles in sales organizations as described in the text?

    <p>Easily combinable with other roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following products are typically part of the utilization of animal by-products?

    <p>Horhs and hooves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main aim of agriculture as a business?

    <p>Maximizing net return through resource management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of agriculture focuses on the production of various crops including food crops, fodder crops, fiber crops, sugar, and oilseeds?

    <p>Agronomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does horticulture primarily deal with?

    <p>Production of fruits and vegetables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of forestry, what is the main focus of large-scale cultivation of perennial trees?

    <p>Supplying rubber and timber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of agriculture emphasizes the relationship between improved food production and disease control?

    <p>Agronomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a business aims to produce spices and condiments primarily, which branch of agriculture should it focus on?

    <p>Horticulture</p> Signup and view all the answers

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