provision of food in the Uk

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Year 8 Geography Mind Map on provision of food in the Uk, created by Tom Grey on 18/10/2019.
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provision of food in the Uk
  1. how is demand changing
    1. 40% of food consumed comes from abroad
      1. UK climate unsuitable for some food
        1. demand for exotic/ unseasonable food has increased
          1. cheaper food from abroad
          2. impact
            1. food miles increases carbon footprint
              1. jepordises food security
                1. UK population predicted to rise
                2. named examples : responding to the challenge
                  1. Lynford house farm
                    1. Agribuisness
                      1. intensive farming = high production
                        1. pesticides and fertilisers used= danger for environment
                          1. a small number of workers
                      2. riverford organic farm
                        1. organic vegetable scheme from farms in Devon, Hampshire, Yorkshire
                          1. reduction of food miles
                            1. local employment
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