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There are also concerns of how intensive farming expends a lot of greenhouse gases--carbon dioxide and methane--through how animals are farmed intensively, much machinery is used, and how manure is handled. Fertilizer has the potential--and often does--leach from the soil into water ways contaminating water supply.
The concern with this question, though, is what the questioner is referring as "intensive farming" to, whether it's CAFO's, or just crops.
What else can I help you with?
How does intensive farming damages the soil?
it makes it smell bad.
Does cotton help the environment?
Cotton can have environmental benefits when grown using sustainable practices such as organic farming, limited use of pesticides, and water-efficient irrigation methods. However, conventional cotton farming is resource-intensive, relying heavily on pesticides, fertilizers, and water, which can have negative environmental impacts such as water contamination and soil degradation.
Are calves taken away from their mothers in intensive farming?
In intensive rotational grazing, no. In dairy farming (which is intensive), yes.
Is chicken a agriculture intensive or extensive?
Most chickens are raised in an intensive environment some call "factory farming", but is really called Confined Animal Feeding Operations.
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.
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....
