Farming in the UK
I can explain how different parts of the UK are used for different types of farming.
- Year 3
Farming in the UK
I can explain how different parts of the UK are used for different types of farming.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Farmers in the UK use the seasons to plant their crops, and what they grow depends on weather conditions, land and soil
- More than two thirds of land in the UK is used for farming
- The UK is colder in the north, warmer in the south and wetter in the west as most rain comes in from the Atlantic Ocean
- Poorer soils and colder conditions in hilly areas are best suited to sheep farming, and rich grassy soils to dairy
Keywords
Farming - Farming is the growing and harvesting of crops or rearing animals for food or raw materials.
Farmer - A farmer is a person who grows and harvests crops or rears animals for food or raw materials.
Livestock - Livestock means the animals (but not birds) that are farmed.
Agriculture - Agriculture is the science and practice of cultivating soil and farming.
Land use - Land use is the function or purpose of a particular area.
Common misconception
Some children may believe arable farming only involves cereal crops.
Introduce market gardening which is classed as arable farming and includes growing fruit and vegetables.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Is this feature human or physical?
Q2.Is a river a physical or human feature?
Q3.This is a feature.
Q4.Which two of the following are physical features?
Q5.What is agricultural land used for?
Q6.Why do we need a map key?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How much of the land in England is used for agriculture?
Q2.Match the types of farming with their definitions.
