Sustainable Farming Practices
Technologies · Year 5 · Food and Fibre Production · 3o Periodo

Sustainable Farming Practices

Examine how farmers use sustainable methods to protect soil, manage water, and reduce waste while producing food and fibre.

ACARA Content DescriptionsACARA Australian Curriculum v9 Technologies Year 5-6: Design and Technologies;Knowledge and understanding;(AC9TDE6K03) Investigate how people in design and technologies occupations consider competing factors including sustainability in the design of products, services and environments.

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Examine how farmers use sustainable methods to protect soil, manage water, and reduce waste while producing food and fibre.

Key Questions

  1. Why is it important to protect soil and water on farms?
  2. How can farmers reduce waste and pollution?
  3. What choices can we make to support sustainable agriculture?

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