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Causes of intensive farming include:
- Consumer demand
- A desire to meet demands for meat by producing a lot of product in a limited amount of time
- A need for profit and income in agriculture
- Ignorance or lack of knowledge about how to keep soil and plants healthy without chemical influence
- Limited experience with conservative/sustainable farming methods
- The belief that the acreage should always produce the highest yields at whatever "cost" to the health of the soil and plants
- Limited acreage; limited space to farm
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What does intensive farming do to the planet?
die and dry up It causes soil erosion and degradation.
Are calves taken away from their mothers in intensive farming?
In intensive rotational grazing, no. In dairy farming (which is intensive), yes.
What would a farmer say about intensive farming?
Intensive farming for a farmer is to take several crops from his farmland in a year. The crop rotation for intensive farming is very important factor to maintain soil fertility also.
Why can labor intensive farming be seen as romantic?
It is due to muddled thinking. Intensive farming is only romantic to those that that do not have to do the work.
Why does Japan need intensive farming?
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What is intensivesubsistence farming?
Intensive subsistence farming is the maximization of food production.
What is Intensive Pastoral Farming?
Intensive Pastoral Farming is a branch of agriculture dealing with the raising of livestock such as cows, sheep, pigs, cattle, etc.
Where does intensive farming happen?
Intensive farming can happen anywhere, usually where there is a high number of rain to keep the crops healthy, although not too much rain to over water them. It is also common you see intensive farming in areas with good soil, and less polution (away from factories and businesses).
What are two types of agricultural methods in US?
extensive farming and intensive farming.
Where does intensive farming happen in the UK?
essux
What are the differences between intensive farming and free range farming?
Extensive farming is done on large scale (For eg-in Argentina's Estancias) n intensive farming is done on a small scale in places like Ganga-Bharmputra basin....
Why do farmers use intensive farming methods?
Because intensive farming produces higher yeild, which means cheaper food, thus meeting supply and demand
