Question

Distinguish between intensive and extensive farming.

Answer 1

Difference Between Intensive and Extensive Farming. ... Intensive Farming is a farming method that uses higher inputs and advanced agricultural techniques to increase the overall yield. In contrast, Extensive Farming is one in which more and more land is brought under cultivation to increase the output produced.

Answer 2

Extensive farming:

• Extensive farming is mostly practised in the sparsely populated areas where abundant land is available which is suitable for farming.
• The land holdings are usually large.
• One or two commercial crops are grown.

Intensive farming:

• The farmer tries to get the maximum possible output from small plot of land.
• The farmer uses simple tools and abundant human labour.
• Farmer is able to grow two or three crops annually.
• This type of farming is practised in densely populated regions.