Food production means all the processes involved in growing, raising, preparing, and distributing food that people eat. It includes both natural and industrial methods of making food available.
Here’s a clear breakdown:
1. Crop Production
Growing plants like rice, maize, wheat, yam, cassava, fruits, and vegetables.
Requires land preparation, planting, irrigation, weeding, and harvesting.
2. Livestock Production
Rearing animals for meat, milk, eggs, and other products.
Examples: cattle, goats, sheep, poultry, pigs, and fish.
3. Fishery (Aquaculture & Capture Fishing)
Rearing fish in ponds, tanks, or cages (aquaculture).
Harvesting fish from rivers, lakes, and oceans (capture fishing).
4. Forestry
Cultivation and harvesting of trees and forest products like fruits, nuts, honey, and mushrooms.
5. Processing and Preservation
Turning raw farm produce into finished food products.
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3 days agoFood production means all the processes involved in growing, raising, preparing, and distributing food that people eat. It includes both natural and industrial methods of making food available.
Here’s a clear breakdown:
1. Crop Production
Growing plants like rice, maize, wheat, yam, cassava, fruits, and vegetables.
Requires land preparation, planting, irrigation, weeding, and harvesting.
2. Livestock Production
Rearing animals for meat, milk, eggs, and other products.
Examples: cattle, goats, sheep, poultry, pigs, and fish.
3. Fishery (Aquaculture & Capture Fishing)
Rearing fish in ponds, tanks, or cages (aquaculture).
Harvesting fish from rivers, lakes, and oceans (capture fishing).
4. Forestry
Cultivation and harvesting of trees and forest products like fruits, nuts, honey, and mushrooms.
5. Processing and Preservation
Turning raw farm produce into finished food products.
Example: cassava → garri, maize → flour, milk → cheese.
Preservation methods: drying, refrigeration, canning, salting.
6. Distribution
Transporting and m
arketing food products to reach consumers.