Types of Farming

There are two contrasting approaches to farming, intensive farming and organic farming.

Intensive farming methods allow production to be higher than the land area could naturally support. This is mainly done through the use of artifical chemical brought onto the farm.

Crop yields are increased by using artificial:

Meat production is increased by using controlled environments, for example:

Organic farming uses the alternative methods of natural fertilisers, natural pesticides and mechanical methods of eliminating weeds in crop production and keeps animals under more natural conditions.

Advantages and Disavantages of Organic and Intensive Farming

Organic Farming Intensive Farming
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Organic vs Intensive
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