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1 Study the photograph of the farm layout below and answer the questions below:
Answer the questions on farm layout.
a) Identify one way in which the farm in the photograph could become more energy efficient:
Solar panels,
Increase the amount of roof lights or sky lights, or reduce the need for artificial light
Install bio-digester
Rain water harvesting
Install a windmill
b) State two ways in which the farmyard is suited to economy of labour:
Farmyard is located close to the main house
Sheds are situated close to each other.
Silage bales/ pit is close to the shed.
Sheds are designed for machinery access
c) Suggest two ways to make this farmyard more environmentally sustainable:
Create a wildlife pond
Install bird boxes
Install bat boxes
Harvest rainwater
Install insect hotels
Plant more trees/ hedges around the farmyard to increase biodiversity
Create a wildlife pond
Sow wild flowers for pollinators
Pit silage instead of bales to reduce plastic waste
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