intensive subsistence farming characteristics
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The main characteristics of the intensive subsistence agriculture are as follows:
(i) Very small holdings:
(ii) Farming is very intensive:
(iii) Much hand labour is entailed:
(iv) Use of animal and plant manures:
(v) Dominance of padi and other food crops
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Intensive subsistence farming :-
Intensive subsistence farming is a type farming in which the farmer cultivates a small plot of land using simple tools and more time and labour.
- This type of farming is practised in areas of high population pressure.
- Rice is the main crop grown, other crops include wheat, maize, pulses and oilseeds.
- In this type of farming, crops are usually grown to fulfill the farmer's needs.
Types of farming :-
The type of farming depends on the characteristics of the area, climatic conditions and the socio - cultural practices.
there are 11 types of farming types namely,
- Subsistence farming
- Intensive subsistence farming
- Primitive subsistence farming
- Shifting agriculture
- Nomadic herding
- Commercial farming
- Commercial grain farming
- Mixed farming
- Plantations.
- Crop rotation
- Terrace farming
What is agriculture?
Agriculture is the practice of growing various crops and livestock for commercial or private purposes.
- Agriculture is the most important occupation in India.
- Agriculture provides us with the raw materials essential for production of many products
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