Question

Give examples of the following:-
Types of Subsistence Farming
Types of Commercial Farming​

Answer 1

Answer:

Intensive subsistence farming Commercial farming

It is done in a high-density area, there is a high pressure on land. Crops are grown for the market

Size of field is small thus requires high doses of biochemical inputs and irrigation. High doses of modern inputs, eg., HYV seeds, chemical fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides are required.

Labour intensive agriculture activities Capital intensive and requires sophisticated technology

Yield per hectare is high and production for self-consumption Processing units should be located near the plantation

Answer 2

★Subsistence Farming:-

Subsistence farming is described as family farming because it meets the needs of the farmer's family

• Primitive or Simple Subsistence Farming
• Intensive Subsistence Farming

★Commercial Farming-:

Commercial farming is the farming method in which plant and livestock production is practiced with the intention of selling the products on the market. Subsistence agriculture is practiced in a small area only. On the other hand, a large area is necessary to practice commercial agriculture.

• Mixed crop and livestock.
• Dairy farming.
• Grain farming.
• Livestock ranching.
• Mediterranean agriculture.
• Commercial gardening and fruit farming.

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