Saved Bookmarks
| 1. |
Distinguish between intensive subsistance and commercial farming. |
|
Answer» In\xa0intensive subsistence farming farmers\xa0produce for their own consumption whereas in\xa0commercial farming\xa0production is mainly for the market. ... In\xa0intensive subsistence farming\xa0multiple cropping is practiced whereas in\xa0commercial farming\xa0single cropping is practised. \t\xa0\xa0Intensive subsistence farming\xa0\xa0Commercial farming\xa0It is done in a high-density area, there is a high pressure on land.\xa0Crops are grown for the market\xa0Size of field is small thus requires high doses of biochemical inputs and irrigation.\xa0High doses of modern inputs, eg., HYV seeds, chemical fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides are required.\xa0\xa0Labour intensive agriculture activities\xa0Capital intensive and requires sophisticated technology\xa0Yield per hectare is high and production for self-consumption\xa0Processing units should be located near the plantation\t |
|