Difference between Primitive subsistence and commercial farming . In tabular and pointwise form

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Primitive subsistence farming Commercial farming

It is practised on small patches of land. It is practised on large piece of land.

This type of farming depends on monsoon . Better irrigation facilities are available.

Primitive and old tools are used. Modern tools and equipments are used.

Production is low and mostly used for self consumption. Production is higher and used for resale .

It is labour intensive. It is capital intensive.

Food grains, vegetables etc are produced. Commercial crops like cotton, jute etc being cultivated.

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Primitive subsistence farming	Commercial farming
It is practised on small patches of land.	It is practised on large piece of land.
This type of farming depends on monsoon .	Better irrigation facilities are available.
Primitive and old tools are used.	Modern tools and equipments are used.
Production is low and mostly used for self consumption.	Production is higher and used for resale .
It is labour intensive.	It is capital intensive.
Food grains, vegetables etc are produced.	Commercial crops like cotton, jute etc being cultivated.