Question

Characteristics of subsitence farming

Answer 1

Answer:

CHARACTERISTICS OF SUBSISTENCE FARMING:

1. Small-holdings: It is characterised by small and scattered land holdings and use of primitive tools.

2. The farmers do not use fertiliser and high yielding variety of seeds as they are poor. 3. Electricity and irrigation facilities are not generally available to them which results in low productivity

4. Most of the production is consumed by the generally available to them which result in low productivity.

5. Most of the food production is consumed by the farmers and their families.