Theory question 110
AgricultureExplain the following systems of agriculture as practised in your country: (a) subsistence farming; (b) co-operative agriculture; (c) plantation agriculture; (d) mechanized agriculture; (e) peasant farming.
Show the model answer
(a) Subsistence farming: production mainly to feed the farmer's family, with little or nothing for sale.
(b) Co-operative agriculture: farmers pool their land, money and labour, share equipment and market produce together, sharing the benefits.
(c) Plantation agriculture: large estates growing one cash crop (e.g. rubber, oil palm, cocoa) with much capital and hired labour, mainly for export or industry.
(d) Mechanized agriculture: use of machines such as tractors and harvesters instead of manual labour, usually on large farms.
(e) Peasant farming: small-scale farming on scattered small plots with simple tools and family labour, partly for food and partly for sale.
Give the main feature of each system in a sentence or two.