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A free printable worksheet of farming discussion questions for English speaking practice. Challenging terms on this handout are - popular, technique, irrigate, machinery, environment, affect, fertile, urban, produce (noun), organic, dairy, and livestock.

Note that for the perfect warm-up or cooler activity, you can use one of the farm vocabulary printables.

The farming conversation questions are -

1 - Would you like to be a farmer? What do you think the lifestyle of a farmer would be like?

2 - Have you ever spent time on a farm? What did you do there?

3 - What kinds of farming are popular near where you live?

4 - What do you think is the easiest farm animal to raise?

5 - Are farmers usually rich or poor in your country? What do they grow?

6 - What are some different techniques or ways farmers irrigate their crops?

7 - Would you prefer to work on a farm in the country or in an office in a city?

8 - What fruit and vegetables are the most expensive in your country?

9 - What kinds of farm machinery and tools can you name?

10 - Are there any animals you would hate to farm? What are they and why?

11 - Do you think that farming is good or bad for the environment?

12 - What things would you need to do to look after 100 horses or sheep?

13 - What kinds of problems do farmers have to deal with each day?

14 - Are there any fish farms in your country? Where and what fish are farmed?

15 - In what ways does the weather affect farming and farmers?

16 - What are some of the most fertile areas in your country?

17 - Have you ever seen any urban farming? What was grown there?

18 - Do you ever check to see if the produce you buy is organically farmed?

19 - How much land do you think you need to make money as a farmer?

20 - What different kinds of foods do farm animals eat?

21 - What things would a dairy farmer do each day?

22 - What do you think are the dirtiest livestock to raise?

23 - What time of day do you think farmers usually get up and go to bed?

24 - If you were to start a farm, what food would you like to grow?

25 - How do you think farming will change in the future?

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25 farming conversation questions - ESL Vault

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A Free printable PDF of farming conversation questions for ESL. This handout has a picture to describe and some suggested farming idioms at the bottom of the page.

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STUDENT A's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student B.)

(1)

How important is farming in your country?

(2)

Is farming in your country in a healthy condition?

(3)

What crops are farmed in your country?

(4)

What livestock is raised in your country?

(5)

Do you think farming offers a good quality of life?

(6)

How different is farming across the world?

(7)

What do you think of farming GM crops?

(8)

How can subsistence farming become more profitable?

(9)

What do you think of the intensive farming methods used in rich countries?

(10)

Do you think the farming of crops for biofuels is a good idea?

STUDENT B's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student A.)

(1)

What are the challenges the farming industry faces today?

(2)

Does farming help or add to global warming?

(3)

Would you like to be a farmer?

(4)

Do you think we could save the world if we all went back to farming?

(5)

Are you interested in farming news?

(6)

Would you prefer to work in dairy farming or arable farming?

(7)

What do you know about factory farming?

(8)

Does farming help preserve the countryside?

(9)

Do you think governments should encourage more organic farming?

(10)

What do you understand by the term 'urban farming'?

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STUDENT A's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student B.) (1) How important is farming in your country? (2) Is farming in your country in a healthy condition? (3) What crops are farmed in your country? (4) What livestock is raised in your country? (5) Do you think farming offers a good quality of life?

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US Farmers Can Now Repair Own Equipment - Practice English with News

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Before January 8, farmers in the US were only allowed to use authorized parts and service centers for their John Deere farm equipment. Cheaper repair options

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Do you know the acreage of your land? Can you tell the difference between a combine and a tractor? If you think you know the basics of farming, take this quiz to prove you have the cultivated knowledge a farmer knows like the back of his hand.

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When it comes to the word "agriculture," most people associate it with crops or the preparation of plant products for human or animal consumption. However, the agriculture industry is vast and critical to food production and economic development. So, it's not surprising that there is a wide array of words related to agriculture that you may or may not have heard of. In this article, we'll go through the most common agriculture-related terms, as well as their definitions.
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Horticulture

If you've heard of "horticulture" and are uncertain what it means, just remember that it is a combination of the Latin word "hortus," which means garden, and the English term "agriculture." In short, it involves growing plants (fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals) in your garden. And unlike agriculture, your production is only small-scale.

Tillage

Many people believe that farmers just plant seeds directly into the soil. However, that's not the case. Tillage or preparation of the soil is essential for successful plant growth and production. Why? Every time you break up the soil, you are increasing its porosity, which, in return, allows the water to travel efficiently throughout the soil. And, in case you didn't know, it's crucial that water reaches the roots of a plant.

Cultivation

Another word related to agriculture is "cultivation," which basically means an agricultural act of "cultivating." In a nutshell, cultivation is the tender, loving care you give to your crop. That could include adding organic, toxic-free herbicides or pesticides, adding organic mulch, and pruning plants for healthier growth. Adding protective coverage from weather and temperature elements also assists with improving cultivation.

Crop Rotation

Crop rotation is exactly what it means; you rotate crops. Why would you do this? Well, this strategy encourages healthier soil, fewer diseases, and insect and weed reduction. There are many ways you can implement crop rotation in your gardening. One of the most popular is the four-crop rotation method, in which you divide and group your plants into root crops, leaf crops, legumes, and fruit crops.

Irrigation

In residential backyard gardens, you water plants using a garden hose or the traditional water planter. But how about larger farms? Well, farmers use an irrigation system. It is the most efficient way of delivering routine and timed watering to crops.

Pesticide

Pests can destroy crops. In order to combat them, farmers and gardeners use pesticides, which is another popular term to build your agriculture vocabulary. Pesticides are chemicals formulated to kill pests (rodents, insects, and even evasive plants). Keep in mind that pesticide is a broader term. If you only want to target insects, you will need an insecticide.

Whatever pesticide variant you will be using, keep in mind that pesticides are toxic to pets, humans, and the environment. Always opt for alternatives like diatomaceous earth.

Livestock

Believe it or not, livestock is part of agriculture. As a matter of fact, if you check online resources, agriculture is divided into four: crops, livestock, fisheries and aquaculture, and forestry.

So, what does livestock mean? It's the domesticated animals such as cattle, goats, sheep, chickens, and pigs that farmers raise either for labor or byproducts like eggs and milk.

Greenhouse

Harsh weather conditions can put a halt to farming activities. The solution? A greenhouse, which is basically like a house for plants. This structure protects crops and plants from intense sun exposure and weather elements that would otherwise interfere with their growth.

To further supplement plant growth, gardeners and farmers can add grow lights and ventilation.

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