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5.2 Terrestrial Food Production Systems and Food Choices - Coggle Diagram
5.2 Terrestrial Food Production Systems and Food Choices
Types of Terrestrial Food Production Systems:
Subsistence Farming:
Definition: Small-scale farming aimed at self-sufficiency with little surplus for trade.
Characteristics: Low input of capital and technology, high labor intensity.
Examples: Slash-and-burn agriculture, traditional rice farming.
Commercial Farming:
Definition: Large-scale production of crops and livestock for sale.
Characteristics: High input of capital, technology, and chemicals; mechanized operations.
Examples: Monoculture plantations, intensive livestock farming.
Pastoral Farming:
Definition: Raising of livestock over large areas.
Characteristics: Often in arid or semi-arid regions, nomadic or sedentary.
Examples: Cattle ranching, sheep herding.
Sustainable Food Production:
Sustainable Agriculture:
Principles: Enhancing environmental quality, efficient use of resources, sustaining the economic viability of farm operations.
Practices: Crop rotation, organic farming, agroforestry, integrated pest management (IPM).
Food Miles and Local Sourcing:
Definition: Distance food travels from production to consumer.
Impact: Higher food miles contribute to greater carbon emissions.
Local Sourcing: Reduces food miles, supports local economies, and promotes fresher produce.
Food Waste Reduction:
Strategies: Improved storage and transportation, consumer education, food recycling programs.
Impact: Reduces the environmental footprint and enhances food security.
Food Choices and Their Impacts:
Environmental Impact:
Land Use: Deforestation and habitat loss for agriculture.
Water Use: Over-extraction and pollution of water resources.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Methane from livestock, CO2 from deforestation and machinery.
Health Impact:
Nutritional Quality: Balance of nutrients, impact of processed foods.
Food Safety: Use of pesticides, antibiotics, and GMOs.
Economic Impact:
Global Trade: Import and export dynamics, economic stability of farming communities.
Market Prices: Influence of supply and demand, impact of global markets on local prices.
Policy and Regulation:
International Agreements:
Examples: Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements.
Impact: Trade rules, subsidies, and food standards.
National Policies:
Examples: Food safety regulations, agricultural subsidies, land use policies.
Impact: Support for sustainable practices, food security measures.
Certification and Labeling:
Organic Certification: Standards for organic farming practices.
Fair Trade: Ensuring fair wages and conditions for farmers.
Eco-Labels: Indicators of environmental impact, such as carbon footprint labels.
Technological Innovations:
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs):
Definition: Organisms whose genetic material has been altered.
Advantages: Increased yield, pest resistance, reduced need for chemicals.
Disadvantages: Ethical concerns, potential environmental impact.
Precision Agriculture:
Definition: Use of technology to optimize field-level management.
Tools: GPS, drones, soil sensors.
Benefits: Increased efficiency, reduced waste, better resource management.
Vertical Farming:
Definition: Growing crops in vertically stacked layers.
Benefits: Space-saving, reduced water use, controlled environment.