Question

How do the input, farming processes and output differ on 'small scale subsistence farm' from a 'cash crop farm'?

Answer 1

Input, farming processes and output differ on 'small scale subsistence farm' from a 'cash crop farm'

Explanation:

• The practice of cash crops cultivation is to grow/cultivate crops for income. Cash farms are cultivated in order for money, ranging from grains to fruits and vegetables. Cash crops can either be consumed or converted into other products including sugar and biofuel. Such plants may be sold in-house or shipped to other countries.
• Whereas cash crop farming is meant to generate revenues/profits, subsistence farming is a practice in which crops are produced to feed farmers' families and livestock. The subsistence farmers are also proud of their ability to grow extremely self-sufficient and just to satisfy themselves to meet their own personal needs with little left over for trade.
• Crop-cultivation decisions are taken in subsistence farming on the basis of the needs of a household, while the farmers strategically intend to capitalize on demand and market prices in cash-crop cultivation. While some farmers cultivate crops solely for their families, others practice both cash crop and subsistence farming