Question

Why mixed farming is practiced in densely populated areas of Europe?

Answer 1

Mixed farming is done in densely populated area because:

a. Land is used for growing crops and rearing livestock for commercial purposes.
b. It is practiced on large areas of land in the urbanised regions.
c. It involves use of capital and modern methods of production.
d. To avail more services. Since it is practiced for commercial purposes, transportation costs for inputs and sale of products is less as it is near to urban Centres.
e. It requires daily attention of farmers.