Agriculture in Australia (AGRI10094)

This set of flashcards focuses on key vocabulary and concepts related to agriculture in Australia, covering economic growth, food security, climate change, and agricultural revolutions.

Economic Growth

Increase in annual Gross Domestic Product (market value of all goods and services produced in the economy in a year).

Food Security

A state when all people have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food at all times.

Climate Change

A significant and lasting change in the Earth's climate, often attributed to human activity.

Green Revolution

A period marked by the introduction of high-yielding varieties of seeds and improved agricultural practices, doubling food production in many areas.

Colombian Exchange

The exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and culture between the New and Old Worlds following Columbus's voyages.

First Agricultural Revolution

A period around 12,000 years ago when humans transitioned from nomadic hunter-gatherers to settled farming communities.

Second Agricultural Revolution

A transformation of agriculture in the 18th and 19th centuries characterized by mechanization and improvements in crop yields.

Third Agricultural Revolution

Also known as the Green Revolution, it involved the use of industrial agriculture methods to produce crops at a massive scale.

Fourth Agricultural Revolution

An era marked by advancements in technology, including data, GPS, artificial intelligence, and robotics in agriculture.

Fifth Agricultural Revolution

A revolution centering on micro-organism technology, genetics, and biotechnology to enhance agricultural production.

Agricultural Inputs

Resources such as land, labor, capital, and technology that are used in the production of agricultural goods.

Climate Refugees

People who are forced to leave their home region due to climate change effects like rising sea levels or extreme weather events.

Sustainable Intensification

Increasing production per unit of land while improving ecosystem health and sustainability.

Under-nourished Population

Individuals who lack access to sufficient food to maintain a healthy and active life.

Food Demand

The amount and type of food that consumers wish to purchase, influenced by population growth and income levels.

Market value of Agriculture

The economic worth ascribed to agricultural production based on sales and market demand.