Unit 4: Agriculture1. Types of farming: Subsistence and commercial farming
commercial farming. Types of Farming: Subsistence and Commercial Farming Farming is the practice of cultivating crops and rearing animals for food and other agricultural products. Two main types of farming are subsistence farming and commercial farming. Let's explore each of these types: 1. Subsistence Farming: Subsistence farming, also known as subsistence agriculture, is a farming practice where farmers primarily grow crops and raise animals to meet the needs of their own families or local communities. The main features of subsistence farming are: a. Purpose: The primary purpose of subsistence farming is to produce enough food and resources to sustain the farmer's family or community. The focus is on self-sufficiency rather than generating surplus for sale. b. Scale: Subsistence farming is typically practiced on small plots of land with limited resources and basic farming techniques. It is often labor-intensive, relying on traditional farming methods and manual labor. c. Div...