Examples of

renewable resource
use in dairy farming
Dairy farming
Is an agricultural activity
Uses one main renewable resource, pasture,
to produce milk
Utilises other renewable resources which are
often being used to naturally replace or
restore themselves eg. water
Fertile soils
Deep soil, rich in minerals
Highly suitable for farming
Soils can be enriched naturally
by flooding (natural process)
or manually with fertilisers

Climate
Sun, rain and mild temperatures
These occur naturally and
continuously
Create suitable conditions for
plant and animal growth and
health
Pasture grass
Grass is the main resource
needed to produce milk
Has a reasonably short growth
time
Cows
Milking cows reproduce
once every twelve
months
Farming knowledge
Farmers, scientists and advisors
Contribute their knowledge,
experience and ideas to improve all
aspects of training
Knowledge is updated and shared
through field days, seminars and
discussion groups