Question

Difference between shifting agriculture and subsistence agriculture

Answer 1

subsistence agriculture is used by farmers to fulfill their own needs and not for commercial needs, but in intensive agriculture the farmers grow crops for commercial needs. in subsistence agriculture traditional machinery is applied but in the intensive agriculture modern machinery is applied. in intensive agriculture modern machinery and inputs are used.

Answer 2

Explanation:

1. Shifting agriculture is a form of agricultural system which involves the clearing of land by people, then the land is cultivated temporarily.

• After the temporal cultivation, the land is left to revert to its natural vegetation to regain its fertility. Hence, one moves or shifts to another fertile land to preserve soil fertility.

1. Subsistence agriculture, on the other hand, refers to a situation where farmers grow food crops such as maize, cereals, and vegetables or keep livestock to meet their daily needs.

• Subsistence agriculture usually aims at providing local requirements for the family with little no surplus for sale or trade.