differences between subsistence farming and commercial farming??plz guys it's very urgent........
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⭐ Subsistence farming is a type of farming practiced in which the farmer raises agricultural crops for himself and his family.
⭐ Household labour are used.
⭐ Subsistence farming is done on traditional basis by traditional tools and implements.
⭐ Production is meant for own family only.
⭐ Intensive farming is an agricultural practice in which efforts are made to increase the production with added units of labour and capital and raise 2 to 3 crops in an year.
⭐ Outside labour is hired.
⭐ Extra tools may be required.
⭐ Production is primarily meant for domestic consumption. Excess is sold in the market.
Here is the Difference...
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✨ This type of farming is practised in areas of high population pressure on land.
✨ Land is available in less for doing agriculture.
✨ Major production is consumed by the farmer or his family.
✨ It is labour-intensive farming where hai doses of biochemical inputs and irrigation are used for obtaining higher production.
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✨ This type of farming is practised in areas of low population.
✨ Availability of land is high for doing agriculture.
✨ Major production is sold in market and minor amount is consumed. This type of farming is basically for obtaining money.
✨ The use of higher doses of modern inputs, e.g. high yielding variety (HIV), chemical fertilizers, insecticides and pesticides in order to obtain high productivity.
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