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What are the stages in a complex food commodity chain?
Inputs (seeds, fertilizer) → Production (farming) → Processing → Distribution → Consumption.
What is the general flow of a commodity chain?
Raw materials → intermediate products → finished products → consumers.
What is the effect of mechanization on agricultural jobs?
Mechanization can lead to job loss in agriculture as machines replace human labor.
What is the impact of large-scale agriculture on biodiversity?
Large-scale agriculture can reduce biodiversity through monoculture and habitat destruction.
What is the effect of irrigation tech on water usage?
Irrigation tech, such as drip systems, can increase efficient water use in agriculture.
What is the effect of good transport infrastructure on market access for farmers?
Good transport infrastructure leads to easier market access for farmers.
What is the effect of lower costs on the attractiveness of a region for farming?
Lower costs make a region more attractive for farming.
What is the effect of consumer demand on agricultural production?
Consumer demand drives agricultural production.
What are the impacts of technology on agricultural productivity?
Technology increases agricultural productivity, efficiency, and carrying capacity.
What are the environmental effects of using pesticides and fertilizers in agriculture?
Pesticides and fertilizers can cause environmental pollution, harming soil and water quality.
What is the effect of land consolidation on smaller farms?
Land consolidation reduces the number of smaller farms as larger entities buy them up.
What is the effect of climate-controlled buildings on livestock farms?
Multinational corporations own massive livestock farms with climate-controlled buildings, specialized diets, and automated processes, controlling everything from production to distribution.
Explain the concept of 'consumer demand' in relation to agricultural production.
Consumer demand directly influences what and how much is produced in agriculture. Increased demand for certain products leads to increased production.
Describe the role of infrastructure in agricultural spatial organization.
Infrastructure (roads, ports, markets) facilitates the movement of agricultural goods, influencing where farming is economically viable.
How do social and cultural factors influence agricultural practices?
Traditions, preferences, and cultural norms dictate what crops are grown and consumed in different regions.
Explain the relationship between technology and carrying capacity in agriculture.
Technology increases carrying capacity by enabling more food to be produced on less land through methods like irrigation, fertilization, and genetic modification.
Describe the impact of lower prices from large farms on small family farms.
Lower prices from large-scale commercial agriculture make it difficult for small family farms to compete, often leading to economic hardship and land consolidation.
Explain the global scope of complex commodity chains.
Complex commodity chains often span multiple countries, with raw materials sourced in one place, processed in another, and consumed in yet another.
How does refrigerated transport affect global trade of perishable goods?
Refrigerated transport allows for the global trade of perishable goods by extending their shelf life and enabling them to be shipped over long distances.
Explain the environmental impact of pesticides and fertilizers.
Pesticides and fertilizers can pollute soil and water, leading to environmental degradation and potential harm to ecosystems and human health.
What is the role of farmers in the food commodity chain?
Farmers are key actors in the food commodity chain, responsible for the production of raw agricultural products.
How does genetic modification impact agriculture?
Genetic modification can create pest and disease-resistant crops, increasing yields and reducing the need for pesticides.