British_Agriculture_英國(guó)農(nóng)業(yè)概況

1、British AgricultureSummary The land available for farming in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland shrinks every year as demands for roads and the expansion of towns slowly erodes the areas of farmland. The land available for crops farming is relatively limited.Nevertheless, British farmers

2、produce enough food to supply two thirds of the needs of population of over 62 million(2010). The British agricultural industry is one of the most efficient in Europe because only 1.7% of the population is engaged in agriculture.Land （2005）Crops farming：45，830 k，18.9%Livestock farming：124，940 k，51.2

3、%Forest：28，250 k，11.6%Other agriculture：8，490 k，3.5%Cities，highways，moors.STRUCTUREBritish agriculturefarminglivestock fishery forestry Talk about it later.23，More important than crops farmingPasture fields：halfCoast line:10509 kmAutomation：100% Forest：（2011）Timber：90% importsIndustrial revolution B

4、ritish CropsAnimal husbandry(牧業(yè)+養(yǎng)殖業(yè)) dominates the farming economy of the country and a large part of the crops, particularly grains are produced for animal feed and fodder.Because of some limiting climate factors, wheat has to be imported.Britains main cereal (谷類作物) crop is barley(大麥). The other si

5、gnificant crops are potatoes, sugar beet(甜菜), kale(甘藍(lán)) and beans.Horticulture (園藝作物) is a very important part of Britains farming economy(10% of the output value).Livestock comparisonBritainP.R.CHeads of cattle1,812,00010,726,500Heads of sheep6,900,00028,469,600Heads of poultry13,300,0005,360,000,00

6、0Pigs396,00046,996,000Farmers1,050,000674,149,546Farmers proportion 1.7%50.32%BritainP.R.CHeads of cattle1,812,00010,726,500Heads of sheep6,900,00028,469,600Heads of poultry13,300,0005,360,000,000Pigs396,00046,996,000BritainP.R.CHeads of cattle1,812,00010,726,500Heads of sheep6,900,00028,469,600Head

7、s of poultry13,300,0005,360,000,000Pigs396,00046,996,000Farmers1,050,000674,149,546Farmers proportion 1.7%50.32%Efficiency。British Livestock Cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry（家禽） are the important livestock industries.The heads of cattle, sheep and pigs have greatly increased.As a result, the UK doesnt import significant amou