Food provenance
The origin of food, or where food comes from. In terms of food provenance, Food can be grown, reared, or caught. Consumers prioritise poultry, red meat, eggs, fish, shellfish, dairy products, fruit, and vegetables.
Food Traceability
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Food provenance - answer The origin of food,
or where food comes from. In terms of food
provenance, Food can be grown, reared, or
caught. Consumers prioritise poultry, red
meat, eggs, fish, shellfish, dairy products,
fruit, and vegetables.
Food Traceability - answer Having access to
information about where food comes from and
assurances that food is safe to consume
Sustainability - answer A way of producing
and consuming food that protects the
economy and environment
,Food provenance helps to: - answer - Identify
the origin of produce
- Increase food knowledge
- Maintain food culture
- Develop a more sustainable food system
- Improve animal welfare
- Protect the environment
- Increase food traceability, as food can be
traced from farm to fork
- Enable consumers to engage with producers
directly
- assist consumers in eating a more seasonal
diet
- Allow consumers to choose specific products
How food is grown - answer Farming crops,
including cereals, fruit, vegetables, herbs and
oilseed, is one way that food is grown in the
UK.
,The steps involved in crop production -
answer 1. Preparing soil
2 Sowing seeds/seedlings
3. Watering
4. Fertilising
5. Weeding
6. Protecting from pests
7. Harvesting
8. Separation and inspecting
9. Storage
How food is reared - answer Farming animals,
including poultry, beef, pork, lamb, goat and
game, is one way that food is reared in the UK
Farming - answer Farming is a primary
industry where animals are reared to produce
food and other products
, Primary industry - answer An industry that
harvests raw materials from nature, including
agriculture and fishing
Intensive farming - answer Intensive farming
is usually a large-scale operation that
prioritises profitability and efficiency
Organic farming - answer Organic farming is
an alternative type of farming that focuses on
producing food in ways that minimise harm to
the environment or animals.
Characteristics of intensive farming - answer
- High-yield crops
- Pesticides used to control weeds and pests
- Chemical fertilisers used to enrich soil
- Animals kept indoors with limited space
- Mechanised agriculture
Characteristics of organic farming - answer -
Crop rotation linked to seasons
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