Agriculture and Rural Land–Use

A state maintains self-sufficiency by imposing high tariffs on imported foods even though it could import them more cheaply.

A country specializes in producing coffee due to its optimal climate conditions while importing wheat where it has less productive capacity.

An economy shifts from agriculture to manufacturing as part of industrial development despite having fertile land.

A nation creates subsidies for all agricultural products equally to enhance domestic food security across various crops.

They led to soil nutrient depletion and changed hydrological cycles.

They resulted in long-term sustainable agricultural productivity.

They had no significant environmental impact due to ancient low-tech methods.

They increased biodiversity by creating new habitats for wildlife.

Increased vulnerability to pests and diseases reducing crop yield.

Greater yield stability that ensures consistent food supply year-round.

Enhanced genetic diversity among crops boosting resistance to changes.

Reduced reliance on chemical fertilizers enhancing soil fertility long-term.

Less economically developed areas could experience stabilized rural populations since small-scale farmers remain competitive against agribusiness through niche market adaptations.

Less economically advanced locales could face decreased urban growth rates if agribusiness provides sufficient incentives like housing or education for retaining rural inhabitants near production sites.

More economically developed areas might witness diminished rural-to-urban migration due to increased job specialization within agribusiness sectors sustaining rural employment opportunities.

More developed zones may see amplified urbanization trends as service-oriented economies attract previous agricultural workers into cities for diverse employment prospects.

Fencing and irrigation

Overgrazing only

Poor land management practices and overfishing

Climate change, overuse, poor land management practices and deforestation

Green Revolution techniques

Organic farming methods

Subsistence agriculture

Pastoral nomadism

DECREASED water consumption stemming from natural rainfall capture

LOWERED dependency on fossil fuels due to enhanced photosynthetic efficiency

Reduced land use pressure contributing less to habitat fragmentation

GREATER resilience against pest outbreaks by enhancing biodiversity alongside crops

Agricultural subsidies discourage domestic production, increasing reliance on imported foodstuffs across all countries.

Subsidies tend to concentrate agriculture in regions with strong government support, disadvantaging farmers in developing countries.

Subsidies lead to a diversification of crops grown worldwide by providing equal opportunities for all farmers.

Government subsidies have little to no impact on farming practices and focus primarily on non-agricultural sectors.

It promotes natural pest resistance through crop diversity.

It results in improved water retention and reduced erosion.

It can lead to soil degradation and nutrient depletion.

It increases the biodiversity within the soil.

Traditional family farms

Rail lines

Supermarkets

Marketing/advertising