Question

Difference between the farming and non farming activities

Answer 1

DISTRIBUTION OF LAND BETWEEN FARMERS IN VILLAGES - DEFINITION

In Palampur, about one third of the 450 families are landless, i.e. 150 families, most of them dalits, have no land for cultivation. Of the remaining families who own land, 240 families cultivate small plots of land less than 2 hectares in size.Cultivation of such plots doesnt bring adequate income to the farmer family.

NON-FARM ACTIVITIES IN VILLAGES - DEFINITION

Only 25 per cent of the people working in Palampur are engaged in activities other than agriculture.

1. Dairy

2. Small-scale manufacturing

3. Shopkeeping

4. Transport

Answer 2

Answer:

• Non farming activities are those which don't include cultivation of crops such as dairy,transportation and trading.

• Non farming activities require more capital than farming activities
• Non farming activities are generally not practiced as much as farming activities in india.