Agriculture

Mr. Anderson discusses agriculture's role in human nutrition, highlighting issues like undernourishment, malnutrition, and overnutrition. He explains the Green Revolution's impact on industrial agriculture, including monocropping, irrigation, pesticides, fertilizers, and GMOs. The video addresses the drawbacks of these methods, such as soil erosion and biodiversity loss, and suggests sustainable alternatives like intercropping and integrated pest management.

What is the primary function of agriculture?

What is the Green Revolution and how did it impact food production?

What are the five characteristics of industrial agriculture?

How does monocropping affect biodiversity?

What are some potential problems associated with the use of pesticides?

What are the environmental impacts of fertilizers in agriculture?

What are genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and what are their benefits and concerns?