What are traditional and modern methods of farming? (basic 'definition' of both, not difference)
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Methods of Modern and Traditional Agriculture
Pros and Cons of Modern Agriculture
Traditional:
-used horses and other animals to pull plows and other equipment
-seeds saved from previous crop
-mechanical pest control
-limited use of fertilizer
Modern:
-no-till farming
-hybrid seeds
-integrated pest management (pesticides and naturally pest-resistant crops)
-uses genetics and genetic modification
-organic crop and livestock production
Pros:
-faster than traditional agriculture
-yields more crops
-equipment lasts longer than animals
Cons:
-more expensive for repairs and for equipment
-still uses some pesticides, so not entirely eco-friendly
-harder to start a farm because of the start-up price
Pros and Cons of Traditional Agriculture
Cons:
-Farmers are suffering because of poor economy
-Farmers don't make much money
-A lot of pollution
Pros:
-Keeps natural resources open
-Employs more people than just farmers
-more reliable than machines
Time Line of Traditional and Modern Agriculture Throughout the
Definitions
-Traditional Agriculture: traditional agriculture included the use of animals instead of machines, and also used more simple methods to plant, collect, and sell the crops planted.
-Modern Agriculture: modern agriculture uses hybrid seeds of the same plant, technologically advanced equipment, and uses pesticides.
-Sustainable Agriculture: sustainable agriculture is any environmentally friendly farming method that preserves ecological balance.
Answer:
Traditional Agriculture: traditional agriculture included the use of animals instead of machines, and also used more simple methods to plant, collect, and sell the crops planted. -
Modern Agriculture: modern agriculture uses hybrid seeds of the same plant, technologically advanced equipment, and uses pesticides
Explanation:
Agroforestry, intercropping, crop rotation, cover cropping, traditional organic composting and integrated crop-animal farming are prominent traditional agricultural practices.
Modern farming technology is used to improve the wide types of production practices employed by farmers. It makes use of hybrid seeds of selected variety of a single crop, technologically advanced equipment and lots of energy subsidies in the form of irrigation water, fertilizers and pesticides.