The farming of animals, e.g. dairy farming, raising beef cattle and raising sheep Growing crops in fields, which have usually been ploughed before planting Elements of both pastoral and arable farming
The planting, management and maintenance of trees. Some greenfield areas in Ireland are used for forestry, while others are used for farming.
The physical landscape has a huge influence on what our land is used for. In Chapter 17, we studied local soil and looked at what vegetation grows on it and why.
Some of the factors that determine if land is used for farming or forestry include how fertile the soil is, what the relief is like and what the climate is like.
Fringe
Pastoral and arable
Pastoral
Fringe Pastoral Fringe Pastoral
Pastoral and arable
Pastoral Fringe 1. Agricultural regions in Ireland 2. Forests in Ireland
Pastoral and arable
Mixed
Small pastoral farms
Arable
Question Time
1. Looking at figure 1, identify the main type of agriculture in Connacht. Why do you think this is the case?
2. Looking at figure 2, name three counties that have a heavy covering of forest. Give a reason why forests might be grown in these counties more than in others.
3. Describe how the land in your local area is used. 4. Has the physical landscape had an influence on the types of jobs people have in your area?