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Define sustainable agriculture.
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Sustainable agriculture meets current food needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
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Present needs vs future needs.
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Sustainable agriculture must protect which three environmental areas?
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Soil health, water quality/availability, and biodiversity (while reducing pollution).
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Soil, water, biodiversity.
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Give four principles of sustainable agriculture.
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Maintain soil health, conserve water, protect biodiversity, minimize pollution (also reduce emissions and ensure economic viability).
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Soil, water, biodiversity, pollution.
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Name two sustainable farming approaches.
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Organic farming and agroforestry (also permaculture, regenerative agriculture, precision agriculture).
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Any two.
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What is organic farming (in one sentence)?
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Organic farming avoids synthetic fertilizers and pesticides and relies on natural inputs to maintain soil health and productivity.
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No synthetic chemicals.
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Why must sustainable agriculture be economically viable?
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If farmers cannot make a living, practices will not be adopted or maintained long-term.
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Adoption depends on livelihoods.
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What does precision agriculture aim to do?
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Apply inputs (water/fertilizer/pesticide) only where needed, reducing waste and pollution.
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Right input, right place.
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What is integrated pest management (IPM)?
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IPM is an approach that reduces pesticide use by combining monitoring and biological/physical controls, using chemicals only when necessary.
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Use pesticides as last resort.
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Give one potential benefit and one concern about GMOs.
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Benefit: higher yields or pest resistance (less pesticide). Concern: gene flow to wild relatives or unknown long-term ecological effects.
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One pro, one con.
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Exam-style: what must you include in a 9-mark “evaluate agriculture” essay?
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Definitions, comparisons of practices, environmental and socio-economic trade-offs, and a justified conclusion.
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Evaluate = balanced judgement.
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