Commercial and subsistence agriculture.

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Commercial Agriculture
(1) Crops are raised for trade and to earn foreign exchange.
(2) It is practiced on large farms.
(3) It is called extensive agriculture.
(4) This is capital intensive.
(5) Modern technology and implements are used.
(6) Example - production of sugarcane in UP
Subsistence Agriculture
(1) Crops are grown for family consumption.
(2) It is practiced on small farms.
(3) It is called intensive agriculture.
(4) This is labour intensive.
(5) Old technology and implements are used.
(6) Example - Production of Wheat and rice.

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