Section outline


  • Kia ora...students. For this week we will focus on ways in which the farming industry contribute to environmental problems in NZ. comparisons are also made to other countries


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • I have understood the aim and economic  benefits of the farming industry in NZ, in particular Dairy farming.
    • I have examined how farming methods have evolved over time and that allows for better production ie milk and crops.
    • I have examined how the misuse of farming practices had led to environmental damage.

    Activities:

    1. Define what is meant by primary industries, dairy farming, economic growth, trade, Fonterra, pesticides, 1080, methane.
    2. Show a variation of maps where farms are located in NZ eg diary Farms, sheep farms, orange and madrines farming etc. What is the link with climate and location of farming activities? 
    3. Read the following articles and write a summary on why is farming an important industry to NZ. 

      Agriculture industry in New Zealand - statistics & facts | Statista

    4. Find a News paper article that articulates the benefits of dairy farming in NZ.Write a summary on your discovery.

    5. Research what are the various technological  practices used in the faring industry that help support better production eg technological advancements/ insecticides/ pest controls etc.Compare how these maybe different to practices in Africa( third world countries).

    6. Discover ways in which farming has contributed to environmental effects. In particular look at  diary farming and the impacts of methane onto natural resources. Express and understanding of long term and short term effects.See video to support you:

      loss of soil to erosion · increased sediment in waterways · loss of soil structure due to pugging · increased nitrous oxide emissions from ...
      Science Learning Hub · 15/04/2021


    7. What sustainable approach/ advise would you suggest to limit these harmful practices.Think of alternative practices as well as scientific ways to help reduce significant impacts like climate change. See videos below:

      Dairy farming can also contribute to crop production. When growing crops, many dairy farmers reuse the waste from other practices. After cooling milk, cleaning ...
      The Dairy Alliance · The Dairy Alliance · 10/04/2020

      The dairy sector is continually finding new ways to improve sustainability: increase energy efficiencies, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce water, ...
      Global Dairy Platform · Global Dairy Platform · 14/05/2018

      According to the Center for Sustainable systems , Dairy has the second largest carbon footprint in U.S. agriculture after meat. The ...
      KRIS-TV · By: Elizabeth Ruiz · 24/10/2019

    8. Document all of your findings on slideshow for this week



    Homework:
    Write here...

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING...on identifying and discussing the various environmental issues that affect people, habitats and the economy
    • We are FOCUSING...on comparing the environmental issues to those that are found abroad. How do they compare with causes/ impacts and solutions
    • We are FOCUSING...on developing and adapting sustainable solutions/ recommendations to problems identified.