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Explain the two major types of agriculture?​

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Instructions:
  • Mention two types of agriculture
  • Explain briefly on each type
Solution:
These are the 2 major types of agriculture practised by the people that is Subsistence and commercial agriculture.

Subsistence Agriculture
  • This type of farming is usually practised in a small plot of land and is mainly for self-consumption and not to sell in the market.
  • And they use household labour as the farmer and his family do all the work on the field.
  • As a result, they receive only a small output
  • Uses handheld primitive equipment like sickle and hoe.
Commercial Agriculture.
  • Here a large plot of land is cultivated
  • and Is mainly practised for selling in the market.
  • As they work in large areas they employ labourers and use heavy machinery like harvesters and tractors.

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