Biology (Separate Science) · GCSE · AQA · AQA GCSE Biology - Foundation (8461) · Specification point · 4.7.5.2 · Ecology · Food production (biology only)
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4.7.5.2 Farming techniques
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The efficiency of food production can be improved by restricting energy transfer from food animals to the environment. This can be done by limiting their movement and by controlling the temperature of their surroundings. Some animals are fed high protein foods to increase growth. | WS 1.3 Understand that some people have ethical objections to some modern intensive farming methods. WS 1.4 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of modern farming techniques. |