Question

why is agriculture in the veld not as important as in the prairies

Answer 1

Agriculture isnot an important occupation in theveld because the soils are not very fertile in the velds due to the presence of discontinous grasses exposing barren surface. However where the land is fertile crops are grown.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Agriculture in the Veld is not as important as the Prairies due to the following factors in Velds:

(a) Prevalence of low rainfall and consequent drought conditions.

(b) Soil is not highly fertile, which further restricts agriculture.

(c) Availability of minerals reduces the dependency on agriculture.

(d) Animal rearing and export of animal products like meat and wool are major occupations of people in Velds.