9 Questions
What is the main reason why small farms tend to use hand tools instead of mechanization?
Limited resources for investment
Why is monocropping mostly used in commercial farming?
To improve management efficiency
What is a disadvantage of continuous monocropping?
Depletion of certain soil nutrients
Why do small farms need to find other ways to distinguish themselves besides economies of scale?
Limited resources for expansion
What is a benefit of monocropping in terms of plant maintenance requirements?
Same maintenance requirements for all plants
How can small farmers profit by selling directly to consumers via farmers markets?
By offering unique flavors and products
What is a potential consequence of continuous monocropping on soil health?
Soil nutrient depletion and acidification
In what way does monocropping enable farmers to benefit from economies of scale?
Through increasing management efficiency
Why must small farms focus on distinguishing themselves through unique flavors and personal connections with customers?
To overcome the limitations of economies of scale
Study Notes
Biblical Significance of Agriculture
- Agriculture has been a major contributor to human survival since the beginning of time, as revealed in Genesis 4:2.
- Farming practices in biblical times likely differed from those now, but the importance of agriculture remains unchanged.
Importance of Planning in Agriculture
- Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty (Proverbs 21:5).
- Farmers must plan ahead for the crop season, preparing the land, deciding on crops, and sowing seeds to achieve a bountiful harvest.
Agricultural Institutions and References
- Ministry of Agriculture (MOA): responsible for drafting and implementing agricultural policies and programmes, advancing sustainable development in agricultural production and marketing.
- References:
- Barran, Amrith et.al. (2021). Agricultural Science – A Course for Secondary Schools in the Caribbean, Book 1.
- AgriExams.in (2020). Branches of Agriculture.
- Food and Agriculture Organization and Caribbean Development Bank (2019). Study on the State of Agriculture in the Caribbean.
- Hope, Kempe (1981). Agriculture and Economic Development in the Caribbean.
Quote and Reflection
- "No race can prosper till it learns there is as much dignity in tilling a field as in writing a poem." - Booker T. Washington.
- Students are required to reflect on the scripture verse in the student forum, interpreting its meaning and responding to classmates.
Test your knowledge on the farming practices in biblical times compared to modern times based on Genesis 4:2. Explore the similarities and differences in agricultural systems and practices. A glossary is due in Week 9.
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