Question

Give explanation of 5 differences between traditional and modern methods of farming

Answer 1

Traditional farming

1. Uses manure and compost.

2. More farm labours and machines.

3. Dependent on seasonal rainfall.

4. Animals are used to plough.

5. Production is less but the crops of high quality.

Modern Farming

1. Use of chemical fertilizers.

2. Less farm labours and more machines.

3. Well occupied irrigation systems or not dependent on seasonal rainfall .

4.Tractors used for ploughing .

5.Production is more but the crops are of less quality .