Farming

Question 1

What is Arable farming?

Answer 1

Growing Crops

Question 2

What is mixed farming?

Answer 2

Growing Animals and crops

Question 3

Challenges in Maltese Farming?

Answer 3

Small fields
Accessibility problems
Shallow soils
Low humus content

Question 4

What is CROP ROTATION?

Answer 4

It is growing DIFFERENT crops in the same field each season following a planned cycle

Question 5

Why is CROP ROTATION important?

Answer 5

It keeps soil healthy and increases farm productivity

Question 6

What does crop rotation help with?

Answer 6

Prevents soil exhaustion, reduces pests and diseases, improves soil structure, adds nutrients, and controls weeds

Question 7

What is Organic farming?

Answer 7

When farmers avoid synthetic chemicals and instead use natural methods to grow crops, and raise animals

Question 8

Advantages of organic farming.
Mention 3.

Answer 8

Healthier and more fertile soils, reduced pollution, higher biodiversity, safer food, protects aquifers, sustainable, better animal welfare.

Question 9

What is ECOTOURISM?

Answer 9

It SUPPORTS LOCAL COMMUNITIES
protects nature
low-impact activities
encourages environmental awareness

Question 10

What is AGRITOURISM?

Answer 10

SUPPORTS FARMERS
preserves traditional farming
spreads tourism benefits
encourages eco-friendly practices

Question 11

What is common to both ecotourism and agritourism?

Answer 11

They are both SUSTAINABLE as they protect the environment, benefit locals, and ensure resources remain for the future.