English National Curriculum - Science Science

13. Explore modern farming

Mission Objectives

Describe how to improve the efficiency of food production in farming

Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of modern farming techniques

Explain why some people have ethical objections to some intensive farming methods

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farming

The activity of rearing animals and growing crops.

factory

Building where machines are used or manufacturing takes place.

infectious

To pass an infection on from one to another in the form of a germ.

chicken

Fowl which is used for meat or eggs.

cow

Fully grown female cattle used for beef or milk.

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