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Food provenance The origin of food, or where food comes from. In terms of food provenance, Food can be grown, reared, or caught. Consumers prioritise poultry, red meat, eggs, fish, shellfish, dairy products, fruit, and vegetables. Food Traceability Having access to information about where food comes from and assurances that food is safe to consume Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More Sustainability A way of producing and consuming food that protects the economy and environment Food provenance helps to: - Identify the origin of produce - Increase food knowledge - Maintain food culture - Develop a more sustainable food system - Improve animal welfare - Protect the environment - Increase food traceability, as food can be traced from farm to fork - Enable consumers to engage with producers directly - assist consumers in eating a more seasonal diet - Allow consumers to choose specific products How food is grown Farming crops, including cereals, fruit, vegetables, herbs and oilseed, is one way that food is grown in the UK. The steps involved in crop production 1. Preparing soil 2 Sowing seeds/seedlings 3. Watering 4. Fertilising 5. Weeding 6. Protecting from pests 7. Harvesting 8. Separation and inspecting 9. Storage How food is reared Farming animals, including poultry, beef, pork, lamb, goat and game, is one way that food is reared in the UK Farming Farming is a primary industry where animals are reared to produce food and other products Primary industry An industry that harvests raw materials from nature, including agriculture and fishing Intensive farming Intensive farming is usually a large-scale operation that prioritises profitability and efficiency Organic farming Organic farming is an alternative type of farming that focuses on producing food in ways that minimise harm to the environment or animals. Characteristics of intensive farming - High-yield crops - Pesticides used to control weeds and pests - Chemical fertilisers used to enrich soil - Animals kept indoors with limited space - Mechanised agriculture Characteristics of organic farming - Crop rotation linked to seasons - Hand weeding and natural pest control - Green manure and composting to enrich soil - Animals are given space to move freely Yield The produce of a crop Pesticide A substance that destroys pests Fertiliser Any natural or chemical substance used to make soil more fertile