Question

What is plantation agriculture?

Answer 1

Plantations are a type of commercial farming where a single crop of tea, coffee, sugarcane, cashew, rubber, banana or cotton is grown. A large amount of labor and capital are required. The produce may be processed on the farm itself or in nearby factories. The development of a transport network is thus essential for such farming. Rubber in Malaysia, coffee in Brazil, tea in India and Sri Lanka are some examples.