1.1 Explain Different Types Of Farming Research

Physical factors decide which type of farming takes place in a particular area. Climate and relief are the main factors in determining which crops will grow and which animals are suited to the landscape.
Human factors, such as proximity to markets, are important with some types of farming, such as market gardening.

Arable farming
Arable farming is common in the south east where the summers are warm and the land is low, flat and fertile. The south east also has good transport links and farms are close to markets in towns and cities such as London.
Market gardening
Human factors such as finance and proximity to markets are important to market gardening. It is common in East Anglia where fruit, vegetables and flowers are grown.
Hill sheep farming
Hill sheep farming takes place in the north and west of Britain in highland areas such as Snowdonia and the Lake District. There are cool summers and high rainfall. The climate and steep land make these areas unsuitable for growing crops.
Dairy farming
Dairy farming is common in the south west and the west of England where the climate is warm and wet. There are also good transport links and good access routes to markets in these areas. The land may be flat or hilly, but not too steep.
Mixed farming
Mixed farming is found in areas where the climate and relief suit both crops and animals. It needs to be warm, but
Animals adapt to their surroundings and so do plants. Climate change affects the plants and animals. A year of not enough or too much rainfall, a hot spell or cold snap at the wrong time, or extremes, like flooding and storms, can have a significant effect on local crop yields and livestock production. Animals start struggling to live due to climate change. Some animals need to live in cold and wet climates as other animals need to survive in warm and moist climates. Mainly poultry and pastoral farmers are affected by