What is the difference between agriculture and plantation? On the basis of the area they are grown and examples
What is the difference between agriculture and plantation? On the basis of the area they are grown and examples
Agriculture
(i) Seasonal cash crops are cultivated on large farms.
(ii) Carried on where labour is comparatively less.
(iii) Crop is cultivated mainly for the local market in the country.
(iv) Returns from the field are quick but profits are comparatively less. e.g., cotton, sugar cane. Jute, tobacco.
Plantation Agriculture
(i) Single perennial crop is cultivated systematically and scientifically on large estate resembling factory line production.
(ii) Carried on where there is abundant cheap labour.
(iii) It is cultivated for export and for the country s market.
(iv) Returns from the field are after 5 to 6 years but huge profits are obtained, e.g., Rubber, tea coffee, spices.
Agriculture
(i) Seasonal cash crops are cultivated on large farms.
(ii) Carried on where labour is comparatively less.
(iii) Crop is cultivated mainly for the local market in the country.
(iv) Returns from the field are quick but profits are comparatively less. e.g., cotton, sugar cane. Jute, tobacco.
Plantation Agriculture
(i) Single perennial crop is cultivated systematically and scientifically on large estate resembling factory line production.
(ii) Carried on where there is abundant cheap labour.
(iii) It is cultivated for export and for the country s market.
(iv) Returns from the field are after 5 to 6 years but huge profits are obtained, e.g., Rubber, tea coffee, spices.
