Question

5. Mention three characteristics of traditional farming.

Answer 1

Three characteristics of traditional farming methods are as follows:

1) Traditional farming is described as a natural type of farming that uses indigenous knowledge and ancient tools.

2) Ancient tools such as an axe, oxen, sticks and etc. These tools are used for farming in olden days.

3) Animal farming is important they play a significant role in plowing the land.

4) In traditional farming, there is no extra output but this type of farming is healthy for the people.

5) Traditional farming methods are slash/ burn and shifting cultivation.

6) 50% of the people in the world are still using traditional farming methods to cultivate crops.