Pesticide Sales in the EU: Leading Countries and Agricultural Impact

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Which of the following countries reported the highest volumes of pesticide sales in the EU?

The Nordic countries

Only Germany and France

Germany, Spain, France and Italy (correct)

The UK, Poland, and the Netherlands

What is the primary reason for the use of energy in agriculture?

Directly for the cultivation of fields with tractors (correct)

For the production of agrochemicals and fertilizers

For the production of farm machinery and buildings

For the heating of livestock stables and greenhouses

What percentage of the total EU utilised agricultural area (UAA) is collectively held by Germany, Spain, France and Italy?

60%

40%

52%

57% (correct)

What is the primary characteristic of extensive farming?

Low productivity with large plots of land due to limited inputs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor affecting the productivity of the land in extensive farming?

The natural fertility of the soil, the climate, and the terrain Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of natural gas in agriculture?

Production of inorganic nitrogen fertilisers Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of extensive farming practices?

Traditional cultivation methods based on seasonal products Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason extensive farmers have to charge a higher premium per crop?

Lower yield per hectare Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of organic farming?

Environmental and wildlife protection Signup and view all the answers

What is avoided in organic production?

Synthetic chemicals such as fertilisers and pesticides Signup and view all the answers

What do organic producers use to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere?

Clover Signup and view all the answers

What is typically incorporated in extensive farming practices?

Lower-input methods Signup and view all the answers

Pesticide Sales in the EU: Leading Countries and Agricultural Impact

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following countries reported the highest volumes of pesticide sales in the EU?

What is the primary reason for the use of energy in agriculture?

What percentage of the total EU utilised agricultural area (UAA) is collectively held by Germany, Spain, France and Italy?

What is the primary characteristic of extensive farming?

What is the primary factor affecting the productivity of the land in extensive farming?

What is the primary use of natural gas in agriculture?

What is a characteristic of extensive farming practices?

What is the main reason extensive farmers have to charge a higher premium per crop?

What is the primary focus of organic farming?

What is avoided in organic production?

What do organic producers use to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere?

What is typically incorporated in extensive farming practices?

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