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?

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

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

    <p>The natural fertility of the soil, the climate, and the terrain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of natural gas in agriculture?

    <p>Production of inorganic nitrogen fertilisers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of extensive farming practices?

    <p>Traditional cultivation methods based on seasonal products</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Lower yield per hectare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of organic farming?

    <p>Environmental and wildlife protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is avoided in organic production?

    <p>Synthetic chemicals such as fertilisers and pesticides</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is typically incorporated in extensive farming practices?

    <p>Lower-input methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

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