Sustainable Agriculture and Farming Practices

The video explores various aspects of agriculture, including composting, the use of human waste as fertilizer, and the benefits and risks of pesticides. It also discusses challenges in farming certain foods like truffles and bluefin tuna, and the role of aquaculture and genetic modification in seafood production. Finally, it looks at future technologies like vertical farming and aquaponics that could transform food production.

What is the main reason meat and dairy are challenging to compost?

• They require special compost bins.

• They decompose too slowly.

• They attract pests and can cause odor issues.

• They lack sufficient nitrogen.

What is a potential benefit of using human feces as fertilizer?

• It is more effective than synthetic fertilizers.

• It is completely free of pathogens.

• It can be used without any processing.

• It helps recycle nutrients back into the soil.

Which of the following is a concern associated with biosolids?

• They are less effective than traditional fertilizers.

• They are too expensive to produce.

• They can contain harmful pathogens if not treated properly.

• They are not regulated by any authority.

What is a common misconception about organic farming?

• Organic farming is always more expensive.

• Organic farming uses no pesticides at all.

• Organic farming produces more food.

• Organic farming is less labor-intensive.

Why was DDT banned for agricultural use?

• It was not approved by the EPA.

• It caused significant environmental harm.

• It was too expensive to produce.

• It was ineffective against pests.

What makes bluefin tuna difficult to farm?

• They grow too slowly to be profitable.

• They are prone to diseases in captivity.

• They have a complex life cycle and need large spaces.

• They require a specific type of water.

What is a key challenge in cultivating truffles?

• They can only grow in tropical climates.

• They are not in demand.

• They grow too quickly to manage.

• They require a specific type of soil.

What is mycoprotein made from?

• Fungus

• Beans

• Soy

• Jackfruit

What is a major benefit of vertical farming?

• It requires no water.

• It uses significantly less land.

• It is cheaper than traditional farming.

• It requires no artificial lighting.

What is a potential drawback of aquaponics?

• It cannot be used indoors.

• It requires a lot of soil.

• It can be expensive to maintain fish.

• It is not suitable for growing vegetables.