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The Decline of the UK's Primary Sector: Impacts on Industry and Community

The UK's primary sector, primarily encompassing agriculture and fishing, has experienced significant decline, impacting traditional industries. Rising costs, such as the price of fish and chips, and the consolidation of farmland into large agribusinesses have reshaped rural economies. Meanwhile, coal continues to be imported despite local supplies. This prompts discussions on environmental and economic ramifications for local areas, highlighting both potential benefits and drawbacks for their inhabitants. Understanding these changes is crucial for addressing current and future challenges.

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The Decline of the UK's Primary Sector: Impacts on Industry and Community

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  1. Lesson 2 The decline of the UK’s primary sector

  2. Explain the story behind the headline.... Price of fish and chips to increase Big business takes over the farmland Coal shipped to the UK despite adequate home supplies Forests for all to enjoy Stretch: Think of places in the UK which may be affected by the above headlines. In what ways would these changes be beneficial/ detrimental to people that live in that area?

  3. What’s the difference?

  4. UK primary sector • When did the primary sector in the UK begin to decline? • Agriculture has been and remains the main source of industry • Much of UK farming is now in the form of agribusiness- many small farms have been brought together which had led to the loss of jobs • How have the number of people employed in sector changed since 1850? (fig 8 p169)

  5. Task • Use p169-70 to complete the table provided • You must include SLD and named examples for each reason

  6. Exam Question • What is meant by primary industry? Include an example in your answer. (2) • Primary industry in the UK has declined in recent years. Suggest reasons why. (4)

  7. 4 5 3 1 2 Race Time

  8. A Winner B C D SNAIL A SNAIL B SNAIL C SNAIL D

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