Sustainable Development (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What are the three pillars of sustainable development in farming?
What are the three pillars of sustainable development in farming?
Economic viability, environment, social
What is a key benefit of crop rotations in sustainable farming?
What is a key benefit of crop rotations in sustainable farming?
Breaks pest cycles & maintains nutrients
How do drip irrigation systems support sustainable water management?
How do drip irrigation systems support sustainable water management?
Deliver water to roots, reducing waste
What does Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combine?
What does Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combine?
Biological, cultural, chemical methods
How long can soil degradation take to reverse?
How long can soil degradation take to reverse?
Decades or centuries
Why do sustainable farms maintain hedgerows and field margins?
Why do sustainable farms maintain hedgerows and field margins?
Provide habitat for beneficial insects
How does carbon sequestration help address climate change?
How does carbon sequestration help address climate change?
Stores carbon in soils & vegetation
What input cost reduction can farmers see from sustainable practices within 3-5 years?
What input cost reduction can farmers see from sustainable practices within 3-5 years?
10-25% reduction
Why should sustainable farms avoid monocultures?
Why should sustainable farms avoid monocultures?
To support biodiversity & species variety
How should fertilisers be applied in sustainable nutrient management?
How should fertilisers be applied in sustainable nutrient management?
Matched to specific crop needs