Question

Define Plantation farming along with an
example.​

Answer 1

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Plantations are a type of commercial farming where a single crop of tea, coffee, sugarcane, cashew, rubber, banana or cotton is grown. A large amount of labor and capital are required. Rubber in Malaysia, coffee in Brazil, tea in India and Sri Lanka are some examples.

Answer 2

Plantation agriculture or farming is a type of commercial farming in which a single crop is grown for the entire year. This type of farming requires large amount of labour and capital. The crop production may be further processed on the farm itself where it is grown or in nearby factories or small scale industries. A transport network is essential for such farming and hence such transport network is developed.

Major crops grown

• The major crops grown during plantation agriculture are Tea, coffee, sugarcane, cashew, rubber, banana or cotton.
• Major plantations are found in the tropical regions of the world.
• Rubber in Malaysia, coffee in Brazil, Tea in India and Sri Lanka