As you probably know, agricultural practices can have a wide range of consequences, whether it's environmental or societal, but in this section, we’ll get into the specifics.
Overgrazing
Grassland is grazed so much that the vegetation and topography are permanently damaged
Desertification
The fertile land becomes desert-like, oftentimes a consequence of over-cultivation of deforestation
Existing vegetation becomes stripped away and soil loses vital nutrients
Overfishing
Over-exploitation where fish are reduced to below acceptable levels
Pesticides
DDT is a major example
Have harmed wildlife and polluted our waters
Soil Salinization
Pollution
Conservation efforts (to preserve the environment)
Slash and burn/Shifting Cultivation
Large scale slash-and-burn is detrimental to the environment
Cutting down trees (reducing biodiversity)
Burning their stumps (damages the soil)
Terrace Farming
Rainwater saturation (too much water absorbed into the ground) could lead to mudslides
Can lead to greater soil erosion if not managed properly
Irrigation
Can result in salinization, increasing the salt content of the soil
Leads to a decrease in crop yield and soil fertility
Land submergence - the collapse of land because of too much ground water be pumped to the surface
Draining wetlands
Done to increase farmland but...
Decreases biodiversity in plants and animals
Pastoral Nomadism
Overgrazing of fields leads to vegetation depletion
Changing diets
Role of women in agriculture production and consumption
Food gathering -> farming -> managing agribusiness
Different types of food are being consumed (would you like pomegranate, some coffee, or perhaps some edamame?)
Food is being prepared in new ways (mmm stir fried veggies!)
The purpose of agriculture (geared towards the economy)
Although agriculture was once geared toward individual consumption, it has since shifted to global consumption. Agriculture has become a necessary component of our economy and the purpose of agriculture has become increasingly focused on profits.
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