Subsistence farming and Plantation farming.

Question

Distinguish between the Subsistence farming and Plantation farming.

Answer 1

Subsistence farming: 

1. Mostly food crops are grown. 

2. Farming is done for own consumption purpose only excess is sent for sale. 

3. Plains with alluvial soil is suitable for cultivation. 

4. Paddy, pulses and millets are grown.

Plantation farming: 

1. Mainly cash crops are grown. 

2. Farming is done mainly for sale purpose. 

3. Hill slopes are the ideal landform of this type of farming.

4. Tea, coffee and spices are grown.