Question

what is the importance of commercial farming

Answer 1

THE ADVANTAGES OF COMMERCIAL FARMINGDefinition of commercial farmingCommercial farming can be defined as a system of farming where crops are grown for sale and or for exports to make profit. For instance, cocoa and coffee farming is a commercial venture because it is cultivated for sale to make gains.
ADVANTAGESEncourages improvement in local infrastructureOne of the advantages of commercial farming is that it helps to establish and or improve the infrastructure of the area. Commercial farms that depend on electricity extend electricity to the community. The farmers construct roads to aid the movement of goods and equipment. In developing countries, governments build roads and railways and extend water to places where it does not exist.
Increased productionAnother advantage of commercial farming is that in ensures increased production. Commercial farming put comparatively more acreage under cultivation, mechanizes operations, controls pest and diseases, therefore, they produce far more than other farming system. As a result, commercial farmers increase production. Where they are engaged in food production, they help to increase the national stock of food products.
Lower prices of productsCommercial farmers also help to decrease the cost of agricultural products. This is due to the fact that more crops are produced so the prices of the commodities are lowered responding to the forces of supply and demand.
Lower cost of productionThe operations of the commercial farmer are cheaper in the long run. This is because the farmer employs more efficient methods of production such as ploughers, harrowers, planters, and harvesters. The farmer is able to control other variables like water supply through irrigation and is able to farm throughout the year, in some cases. This lowers his cost of production.
Job creationCommercial farming creates a lot of jobs for people in the catchment area and even beyond where the particular expertise needed is not available in the area. The money that is earned from working on the farm puts food on the table of the people. In other words, commercial farming is able to stimulate the local economy.

Answer 2

refer to ur NCERT geography book.it can help u by better understanding