Conventional Farming Creates Problems for the Environment

question 48

Multiple Choice

Conventional farming creates problems for the environment.An international team of experts proposed some steps to help solve such problems,including

• A)reducing food waste by better menu planning.
• B)finding ways to increase food production without relying on biotechnological advances in agriculture.
• C)eliminating chemical means of pest management,because such methods harm the environment and human health.
• D)increasing the production of grain-fed beef and dairy foods.

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Definitions:

Product Margins

The difference between the selling price of a product and its production or acquisition costs, indicating profitability.

Machine-Hours

A unit of measurement representing the operating time of a machine, used in the calculation of manufacturing costs and machinery utilization.

Activity-Based Costing

A pricing approach that allocates overhead and indirect expenses to corresponding products and services according to their engagement in activities.

Overhead Costs

Expenses related to the operation of a business that cannot be directly linked to a specific product or service, such as utilities and administration salaries.