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Types of Agriculture based on levels of Production
Subsistence Agriculture
Is defined as the type of agriculture which involves the production of crops and animals by a farmer to feed himself and his family. He produces food for the consumption of the family with little or nothing left for sale.
Characteristics of Subsistence Agriculture
- It requires small capital/finance
- Mixed cropping is mostly practiced
- There is limited used of agro-chemicals e.g pesticides and fertilizers.
- Unimproved varieties of crops and breeds of animals are used
Commercial Agriculture
Is the type of agriculture which involves the production of crops and animals in large quantities for sale.
Characteristics of Commercial Agriculture
- Sole/mono-cropping is usually practiced
