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Resource Management in the UK (Food (Demand (By 2037 population will…
Resource Management in the UK
Water
Energy
Food
Demand
By 2037 population will exceed over 73 million
As population increases demand on food increases greatly
Demand is too great for UK produces so we end up importing a lot of our produce
Importing
Why?
UK climate unsuitable for exotic fruit and vegetables, such as cocoa, tea, bananas and mangoes
Demand for out of season fruits and vegetables all year, such as strawberries, raspberries and apples
Cheaper costs abroad from supermarkets competing for low prices
Demand for more exotic selection
UK production is more expensive than outsourcing because of high labour and animal feed costs. Also from poor harvests from UK weather
Impact
Food miles - how far produce has to travel to deliver to consumers.
Longer distances the higher the carbon footprint, meaning more emissions being released into the atmosphere
Contributes to global warming and in consequence rising sea levels and destruction of low lying farm land. Which just means more importing
Imports from Kenya
Kenya's biggest source of income is exports of out of season fruit and veg to other countries
The cost of transport and to keep produce fresh means high costs
Kenyan farmers only earn a fraction of money made
Response to Challenges
Growing interest in sourcing more food locally to cut down on carbon emissions
More people encouraged to eat in season produce and to grow more vegetables at home
Farming Types UK
Agribusiness
Aimed at maximising produce produced. Run as commercial businesses. High investment costs, use of modern technology and chemicals
Lynford House Farm
Organic Produce
Producing with out use of chemicals. Has become increasingly popular, however high labour costs often make it more expensive. Often associated with local produce and seasonal foods
Riverford Organic Farm