Farming

• What is the primary economic activity discussed in the material?

  Farming
• What are the components of farming as a system?

  Inputs, processes, and outputs
• What are the different types of farming mentioned?

  • Dairy farming
  • Arable farming
  • Horticulture
  • Pastoral farming
  • Livestock farming
  • Mixed farming
• What percentage of people in Ireland are employed in agriculture?

  5.7 percent
• What percentage of Ireland's total exports are agri-food products?

  12.3 percent
• What are examples of inputs on a farm?

  Cattle and machinery
• What are processes in farming?

  Tasks done by the farmer
• What are examples of outputs from a farm?

  Milk, vegetables, and meat
• What is the impact of insect sprays on the environment?

  They can kill beneficial insects
• How can fertilizers negatively impact the environment?

  They can pollute rivers
• What is the consequence of illegal dumping of slurry?

  It can contaminate water sources
• What are the main aims of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)?

  Support farmers and ensure food supply
• What is one practice promoted by the CAP for sustainable agriculture?

  Diversifying crops
• Why must farmers keep permanent grassland?

  To protect a variety of plants and animals
• What is the goal of sustainable agriculture?

  Produce food while protecting the environment
• What is an example of a type of farm that produces milk?

  Dairy farming
• What is the relationship between inputs, processes, and outputs in farming?

  Inputs are transformed into outputs through processes
• How does farming impact aquatic life?

  Fertilizers can pollute rivers, harming aquatic life
• If a farmer uses insect sprays, what might be a negative consequence?

  Beneficial insects may be killed
• What are the negative impacts of farming on the environment?

  • Insect sprays harm beneficial insects
  • Fertilizers can pollute rivers
  • Illegal dumping contaminates water sources
• What are the sustainable practices promoted by the CAP?

  1. Diversifying crops
  2. Keeping permanent grassland
  3. Protecting water sources
• What is the significance of sustainable agriculture?

  • Ensures food production for the population
  • Protects the environment