FIELD OR FACTORY?

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by farmers in balancing cost-effective food production with ethical farming practices. It highlights the Smithfield Show and a government report on factory farming, which addresses both knowledgeable and emotional criticisms of intensive farming. The show also showcases mechanical advancements in farming equipment, including new tractor models and innovations.

What dilemma do farmers face according to the introduction of the Smithfield Show?

• Balancing food production costs with overseas competition and critics' demands

• Choosing between organic and non-organic farming methods

• Deciding whether to expand their farms or not

• Selecting the best crops for export

What does the government report on factory farming primarily aim to do?

• Promote organic farming

• Encourage farmers to use more technology

• Ban intensive farming practices

• Clear misconceptions and endorse knowledgeable critics

According to the report, what is the stance on intensive farming when conducted properly?

• It is the only way to farm

• It should be banned

• It is highly objectionable

• It is not objectionable

What is one of the technological advancements showcased at the Smithfield Show?

• A new type of fertilizer

• A drone for crop monitoring

• A power arm for tractors to operate in tight spaces

• A solar-powered irrigation system

What is notable about the BMC mini-tractor mentioned in the video?

• It is powered by the smallest mass-produced diesel engine in Britain

• It is the most expensive tractor on the market

• It is the largest tractor in Britain

• It is the fastest tractor available