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Living in the Agricultural World # 4

What are the types of agricultural practices? Briefly explain two.

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These are the various approaches in the field of agriculture both has it own characteristics and practices for the environment and for the economy of the society.

• Conventional
• Organic

CONVENTIONAL METHOD

In the conventional form agriculture, the modern techniques are used to cultivate the crops and synthetic materials like fertilizers are used. The purpose to use such materials to increase the productivity of the crops. This method of agriculture is dependant on the use of the chemicals to control the diseases of the crops.

ORGANIC

In this method of the agricultural sector avoid the use of the synthetic materials to increase the productivity of the crops. The farmers in this method of the agricultural farming utilise the natural materials to control the pests. The aim of this type of farming to produce food in a friendly environment.

Why do you think maintaining healthy soil is important?

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The maintenance of the health of soil is very important because of the many reasons that play important roles in the production of the crops. It has significance for the sustainability on the planet. It is important in the field of agriculture because for the growth of the plants, the presence of the nutrients in the soil is very important which is only possible when the soil will be healthy.

When the soil health will compromise it will reduce the productivity of the crops and ultimately can affect the food security and economy of a country.In the water management the role of healthy soil is also important because the healthy soil has ability to improve water retention.

Explain the two main types of farming

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These are the two definite approaches in the field of agriculture both has it own characteristics and practices for the environment and for the economy of the society.

ORGANIC FARMING

This farming is emphasized on importance of sustainability and health environment. The organic farmers in this type of farming don't use artificial pesticides and fertilizers, instead of these things they use alternative sources of fertilizers and pesticides which are not synthetic.

This perspective is important for the health of environment which is effective for the development of soil fertility and can reduce the erosion. This type of farming also emphasises the poly culture practices which can stop the diseases of the plants.

CONVENTIONAL FARMING

On the other hand, the modern techniques of the agriculture that involves the use of the man made chemicals they can be pesticides and fertilizers are used in this farming. The purpose to use these artificial products to enhance the production of crops and to stop the diseases of the crops. This approach of farming produce food at a low cost. This often emphasizes on the monoculture means that the cultivation of one crop over the larger area. This approach of farming increases the productivity but also affect the soil health and degradation of the environment and also affect the human health dua to chemicals.

What are greenhouses? Mention two types of greenhouse.

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This house is that structure which is designed to create such an environment which is suitable for the growth of plants. The transparent materials are used to design it like glass and they allow the light of sun to enter and provide protection from the outside conditions of the weather. The main purpose of this house is to maintain the temperature for the growth of the plants.

TYPES

• Lean to greenhouse
• Freestanding greenhouse

LEAN TO GREENHOUSE

The structure of this green house is attached to a building. The costs of the construction for this Green house by utilising the one wall of the building and in this way it can provide insulation. It is used on a small scale gardening purposes. It can be designed in the numerous designs in different sizes and shapes.

FREESTANDING GREENHOUSE

It is that type of the green house which is not attached to any structure and they have various structures and shapes like a dome and also in the rectangular shapes. This green house offer flexibility and receive optimal temperature for the growth of the plants. They are larger from the first type of the green house. They can be used for the commercial purposes.

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