Rural

Question 1

What is arable farming?

Answer 1

Farms that grow crops.

Question 2

What is a pastoral farm?

Answer 2

Farms that rear animals.

Question 3

Name the modern developments in farming in a developed country.

Answer 3

There have been many in the Uk’s rural landscape in recent years due to modern developments in farming practises. These include:

1. Diversification: generating income through non-farming acts.
2. New technology: using machinery, chemicals and irrigations.
3. Organic farming: growing crops without using chemicals.
4. GM food: crops derived from scientifically altered seeds.
5. Current government policy.

Question 4

Explain what is diversification and give examples.

Answer 4

Diversification is generating income from doing non-farming activities. Examples of diversification include:

• renting out cottages as holiday homes
• running bed and breakfast facilities
• setting up camp and caravan sites
• opening petting farms
• organising educational tours
• setting up cafes
• selling local produce in farm shops
• offering adventure activities such as quad biking, paintball and pony trekking.