Challenges and Benefits of Farming Practices

The video tutorial covers three main farming systems: mixed cropping, mixed farming, and pastoral farming. Mixed cropping involves growing multiple crops on the same land, offering advantages like year-round food supply and effective nutrient use. Mixed farming combines crop cultivation with animal rearing, providing diverse food sources and income but requiring more skills and labor. Pastoral farming focuses on moving animals like cattle for grazing, with benefits like low feeding costs but risks from predators and diseases. The lesson concludes with a comparison of these systems.

What is mixed cropping?

• Growing two or more crops on the same land simultaneously

• Growing a single crop on a large area

• Raising animals and crops together

• Moving animals in search of food

Which of the following is an advantage of mixed cropping?

• Limited crop variety

• Higher water consumption

• Year-round food supply

• Increased use of pesticides

How does mixed cropping help in pest control?

• By using more pesticides

• By growing only one type of crop

• By eliminating all pests

• By having different crops that prevent disease spread

What is mixed farming?

• Using only organic methods

• Farming in urban areas

• Raising animals and growing crops on the same land

• Growing only cash crops

Which of the following is a benefit of mixed farming?

• It is less profitable

• It requires less labor

• Animals provide manure for crops

• It uses less land

What is a disadvantage of mixed farming?

• It is only suitable for urban areas

• It is less labor-intensive

• It requires no knowledge

• Animals can damage crops

What is pastoral farming?

• Moving animals in search of food and water

• Growing crops in a greenhouse

• Raising animals and crops together

• Using advanced technology in farming

Which of the following is an advantage of pastoral farming?

• Requires a lot of land

• Low cost of feeding as animals graze freely

• High cost of feeding animals

• Animals are housed in expensive shelters

What is a risk associated with pastoral farming?

• Animals are always healthy

• Animals are safe from predators

• Animals can be stolen easily

• Animals require expensive housing

Why might pastoral farmers face challenges during the dry season?

• There is an abundance of grass

• Water sources are plentiful

• It is difficult to find grass and water

• Animals do not need food