Factors affecting intensification of food production by eleanor wong https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40 406 contribution en-us 2017-06-29 08:39:26 UTC 2023-04-27 23:33:29 UTC hello@padlet.com GeograFun https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177720675 FACTORS AFFECTING INTENSIFICATION OF FOOD PRODUCTION]]> 2017-06-29 08:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177720675 PHYSICAL FACTORS GeograFun https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177720724 2017-06-29 08:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177720724 ECONOMIC FACTORS GeograFun https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177720754 2017-06-29 08:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177720754 1. Purpose of Farming https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721086 2017-06-29 08:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721086 1. Relief https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721120 Slope and altitude of land surface]]> 2017-06-29 08:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721120 3. Climate iAmRed https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721249 - Different crops require different amounts of rainfall and temperature.
- Generally higher temperature and rainfall for conducive plant growth.
- Example: Tropical region has a high annual rainfall and temperature.]]> 2017-06-29 08:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721249 Flat or gentle sloping relief more suited for agriculture https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721292 --> intensity of production is higher in these areas.]]> 2017-06-29 08:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721292 2. Soil and Drainage https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721319 2017-06-29 08:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721319 Gentle gradient https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721327 1. prevent runoff  from eroding topsoil that is rich in nutrients.
2. makes it easier for farming through the use of machinery]]> 2017-06-29 08:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721327 Soil type: https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721408 -Crops are more productive if they are grown in correct soils type.]]> 2017-06-29 08:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721408 Commercial Farming https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721553 -Production of cash crops for sale purpose
-crops like wheat, tea, coffee, sugar cane and livestock
-large land area
-labour is hired
-High capital:
-->machinery like tractors used
-->Combined harvesters are used
-high crop yield
-higher intensity]]> 2017-06-29 08:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721553 Rain removes topsoil that is rich in nutrients: https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721558 topsoil is less stable when saturated with water and gets washed down.]]> 2017-06-29 08:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721558 https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721634 minerals are found near volcanoes and river mouths 

]]> 2017-06-29 08:52:59 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721634 https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721686 For example, large water supply and fertile soils in Mekong Delta of Vietnam and fertile volcanic slope in Indonesia caused very high production of rice ]]> 2017-06-29 08:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721686 2. Demand and Capital https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721766 - Demand refers to the people's willingness and ability to obtain a particular food crop or product.
--> demand affects the intensity of their production for a certain type of food. Lower demand, less intense food production.

- The amount of capital in the form of money or other assets can also affect whether the demand can be met. More capital, higher ability to meet demand, higher intensity of production.

-Example: China use to be a heavy supplier of corn
-->but due to rapid increase in wealth, demand of meat increased
-->China is now an importer of corn from USA because corn is needed to feed livestock]]> 2017-06-29 08:54:45 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721766 farming can continue on steep slopes through terracing: https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721830 - Terracing is the cutting of steps into hillside to create flat land for cultivation.
- E.g. famous terraces include the Longji Rice Terraces in China and  Sapa in Vietnam.]]> 2017-06-29 08:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721830 Tropical areas iAmRed https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721841 - Daily temperature range between 22 to 33 deg Celsius, and high rainfall of more than 2000 mm 
- Enables farmers to grow 2 -3 harvests a year
-Farm output is higher in the tropics]]> 2017-06-29 08:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721841 Drainage: https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721916 determines the ability of soil to drain off water ]]> 2017-06-29 08:56:13 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721916 https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721961 - Some crops requires soils which allows water to percolate through it reasonably fast (well-drained soil) while some require soils that retain large amounts of water.]]> 2017-06-29 08:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177721961 Can still cultivate some crops without terracing: https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177722000 - These crops grow well in well-drained soil on sloping land.
- E.g. grapes, tea and coffee]]> 2017-06-29 08:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177722000 https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177722093 Oats only grow well in sandy, saturated soils.

Rice require clayey soil to retain water.]]> 2017-06-29 08:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177722093 Altitude - https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177722156 higher altitude, lower temperature, suitable to grow certain crops in mountainous areas such as strawberries. ]]> 2017-06-29 08:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177722156 Rainfall iAmRed https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177722200 Different crops require different amount of rainfall. 
Example: Corn requires more water than soya bean.]]> 2017-06-29 08:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177722200 3. Agribusiness https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177722401 -Large farming companies with industries along food supply chain including farming, processing, distributing and retailing.
-Agribusiness are able to withstand impact of damage to crop by pest, floods or drought, however small scale farmer may not be able to continue farming after such setbacks.
-Due to investment in R&D, agribusinesses are producing crops with higher yields.
- e.g research and development--> Commercial farms--> processing and packaging--> distribution-->retail outlets.]]> 2017-06-29 09:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177722401 Temperature iAmRed https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177722454 2017-06-29 09:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177722454 Greenhouses iAmRed https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177722676 -Enable crops to be grown in places with long winter
-Create optimal conditions for plant growth, particularly useful for countries with long winter.]]> 2017-06-29 09:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177722676 iAmRed https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177722727 Eg. USA and Canada]]> 2017-06-29 09:06:30 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177722727 iAmRed https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177722802 Controls temperatures, light and irrigation --> allowing certain crops to be grown throughout the year]]> 2017-06-29 09:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177722802 iAmRed https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177722889 •Cattle and poultry may become stressed by extreme hot or cold temperatures. 
•When stressed, they are more likely to suffer from infections and diseases, produce less milk or fewer eggs and die. 
]]> 2017-06-29 09:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177722889 Shelters iAmRed https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177722944 Protects cattle and poultry from harsh conditions]]> 2017-06-29 09:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177722944 GeograFun https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177749082 Steep sloping gradient...]]> 2017-06-29 14:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177749082 Gradient - GeograFun https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177749345 2017-06-29 14:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177749345 GeograFun https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177750353 fertile soil are essential for plant growth as they are rich in minerals such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium 

]]> 2017-06-29 15:07:56 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177750353 GeograFun https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177750709 2017-06-29 15:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177750709 Subsistence farming GeograFun https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177750941 -feed farmer and family
-crops grown are staple food
-e.g corn and cassava
-small land area
-labour mainly from family members
-Low capital: 
--> simple farm tools
-->seeds from previous harvest 
-Less intense food production]]> 2017-06-29 15:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177750941 GeograFun https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177751270 2017-06-29 15:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177751270 Places with winter GeograFun https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177753012 -Places with winter where it is unsuitable for plant growth and food production can only occur during the warm periods.]]> 2017-06-29 15:39:43 UTC https://padlet.com/GeograFun/3m21put7c40/wish/177753012