1. Where does our food come from
1.1. Imported
1.1.1. Mainland
1.1.1.1. Vegetables
1.1.1.2. Pigs
1.1.1.3. Cattle
1.1.2. Thailand
1.1.2.1. Rice
1.2. Self Produced
2. Farming regions
2.1. Regions
2.1.1. Xibei
2.1.1.1. Relief
2.1.1.1.1. Rugged
2.1.1.2. Soil
2.1.1.2.1. Infertile
2.1.1.3. Low annual rainfall
2.1.1.3.1. Shorter Growing Season
2.1.1.4. Low annual mean temperature
2.1.2. Huabei and Dongbei
2.1.2.1. Medium annual rainfall
2.1.2.1.1. Extensive
2.1.2.1.2. Arable+Pastoral
2.1.2.2. Medium annual mean temperature
2.1.3. Huanan
2.1.3.1. Relief
2.1.3.1.1. Gentle
2.1.3.2. Soil
2.1.3.2.1. Fertile
2.1.3.3. High annual rainfall
2.1.3.3.1. Longer Growing Season
2.1.3.4. High annual mean temperature
3. Farming system
3.1. Parts of farming system
3.1.1. Inputs
3.1.1.1. Physical
3.1.1.1.1. Sunlight
3.1.1.1.2. Rainwater
3.1.1.1.3. Air Temperature
3.1.1.1.4. Seeds
3.1.1.1.5. Soil Nutrients
3.1.1.1.6. Land
3.1.1.1.7. Land
3.1.1.2. Cultural
3.1.1.2.1. Capital
3.1.1.2.2. Fertilizers
3.1.1.2.3. Pesticides
3.1.1.2.4. Labour
3.1.1.2.5. Technology
3.1.2. Processes
3.1.2.1. Arable
3.1.2.1.1. Ploughing
3.1.2.1.2. Harvesting
3.1.2.1.3. Fertilizing
3.1.2.1.4. Irrigating
3.1.2.1.5. Sowing
3.1.2.2. Pastoral
3.1.2.2.1. Grazing
3.1.2.2.2. Feeding
3.1.2.2.3. Breeding
3.1.2.2.4. Controlling Disease
3.1.3. Outputs
3.1.3.1. Uses
3.1.3.1.1. Cash Crop
3.1.3.1.2. Subsistence Crop
3.1.3.2. Food
3.1.3.2.1. Crop Residue
3.1.3.2.2. Farm Produce
3.1.3.3. Raw Material
3.1.3.3.1. Meat
3.1.3.3.2. Milk
3.1.3.3.3. Wool
3.1.3.3.4. Feces
3.1.3.3.5. Sewage
3.2. Types of farming
3.2.1. Based on...
3.2.1.1. Uses of outputs
3.2.1.1.1. Commercial
3.2.1.1.2. Subsistence
3.2.1.2. Types of inputs/outputs
3.2.1.2.1. Arable
3.2.1.2.2. Mixed
3.2.1.2.3. Pastoral
3.2.1.3. Amount of inputs/ outputs per unit of land
3.2.1.3.1. Intensive
3.2.1.3.2. Extensive
3.2.1.4. Level of Technology
3.2.1.4.1. High-Technology
3.2.1.4.2. Low-Technology
4. Food demand and supply
4.1. Factors
4.1.1. Demand
4.1.1.1. Population
4.1.1.2. Income level
4.1.2. Supply
4.1.2.1. Local production
4.1.2.2. Imports
5. Major Farming Problems
5.1. Insufficient Land
5.1.1. Harsh Climate
5.1.1.1. Cold and Dry
5.1.2. Hilly Relief
5.1.2.1. Loose Soil
5.1.2.1.1. Water Carry Away
5.1.3. Loss of Farmland
5.1.3.1. Reason
5.1.3.1.1. Urban Development
5.1.3.1.2. Environmental Pollution
5.1.3.1.3. Improper Farming Methods
5.1.4. Natural Hazards
5.1.4.1. 32.5% of Land Affected
5.1.4.1.1. Crop Failure
5.1.4.2. Examples
5.1.4.2.1. Droughts
5.1.4.2.2. Floods
5.1.4.2.3. Typhoons
5.1.4.2.4. Extreme Cold Weather
5.1.4.2.5. Pests
5.1.5. Shortage of Farm Labour
5.1.5.1. Reasons
5.1.5.1.1. Moved to Urban Cities
5.1.5.1.2. Ageing Population
5.1.5.2. Reduce 2.5% Annually
6. Scientific Farming Methods
6.1. Respective
6.1.1. Machines
6.1.1.1. Positives
6.1.1.1.1. Improve farming efficiency
6.1.1.1.2. Alleviate shortage of labour
6.1.1.2. Negatives
6.1.1.2.1. Requires more capital
6.1.1.2.2. Requires technological know-how to use
6.1.1.2.3. Compacts soil and can cause soil erosion
6.1.1.2.4. Release fossil fuels
6.1.2. Greenhouse
6.1.2.1. Positives
6.1.2.1.1. Can provide a suitable environment for crops to grow
6.1.2.2. Negatives
6.1.2.2.1. Cost capital to build and operate
6.1.2.2.2. Fossil fuels
6.1.3. Agrochemicals
6.1.3.1. Positives
6.1.3.1.1. Fertilizer
6.1.3.1.2. Pesticides
6.1.3.2. Negatives
6.1.3.2.1. May cause diseases
6.1.4. Irrigation system
6.1.4.1. Positives
6.1.4.1.1. Supply water in dry areas
6.1.4.1.2. Provide stable water supply all year round
6.1.4.2. Negatives
6.1.4.2.1. Over-irrigation
6.1.5. Genetic Modification
6.1.5.1. Positives
6.1.5.1.1. Temperature-tolerant crops
6.1.5.1.2. Drought-resistant Crops
6.1.5.1.3. Pesticides
6.1.5.2. Negatives
6.1.5.2.1. Reduces Biodiversity
6.1.5.2.2. Toxins in pest-resistant GM Crops may harm other organisms
6.1.5.2.3. May contaminate other non-GM crops through pollination
6.2. Overall
6.2.1. Positives
6.2.1.1. Reduces Crop Failure
6.2.1.2. Increases Crop Yield
6.2.2. Negatives
6.2.2.1. Needs Capital
6.2.2.2. Technological know-how is required
6.2.2.2.1. Farmers without knowledge
7. Other Ways of Solvig Farming Problems
7.1. Develop Sustainable Farming
7.1.1. Avoid Use of Chemicals
7.1.1.1. Natural Fertilizers
7.1.1.1.1. Examples
7.1.1.2. Natural Pesticides
7.1.1.2.1. Natural Predators
7.1.1.2.2. Growing Plants with Strong Smell
7.1.2. Conserve Soil and Water
7.1.2.1. Crop Rotation
7.1.2.1.1. Growing Different Crops Each Year
7.1.2.2. Fallowing
7.1.2.2.1. Leave the Field to Rest For a Period of Time
7.1.2.3. Mixed Farming
7.1.2.3.1. Manure from livestock provides nutrients for Soil
7.1.2.3.2. Examples
7.1.2.4. Drip Irrigation
7.1.2.4.1. Irrigating with suitable Amount of Water
7.1.2.4.2. Save 50-70% of Water
7.2. Manage Land Uses Better
7.2.1. Measures
7.2.1.1. Maintain the Total Area of Farmland
7.2.1.1.1. Restrict Development of Prime Farmland
7.2.1.2. Restrict farming in areas with poor soil
7.2.1.2.1. Prevent Soil Erosion+Desertification
7.2.1.3. Restore degraded land
7.2.1.3.1. Turning Degraded Farmland into Woodland/ Grassland
7.2.1.3.2. Replanting Vegetation on Eroded Slopes
7.3. Encourage Farm Specialisation
7.3.1. Grow Paticular Types of Crops
7.3.1.1. Large Farms
7.3.1.1.1. Effictive Use of Farm Machines
7.4. Provide more Government Support
7.4.1. Provides Subsidies
7.4.1.1. Buy Advanced Farm Machines
7.4.1.2. Buy Improved Seeds
7.4.2. Provides training and Technical Support
7.4.2.1. How to use Farming Machines and Technologies to Farmers
7.4.3. Improves Infrastructure
7.4.3.1. Investment in Infrastucture
7.4.3.1.1. Irrigation Systems
7.4.3.2. Support Development of Agriculture
7.4.4. Carries out Reward System
7.4.4.1. Reward Enviromentally Friendly Farmers
7.4.4.1.1. Increases Farmers' income
7.4.4.1.2. Potected Natural Environment