Types of Farming
Types of farming and their applicability depend on several factors which include the physical environment, technological progress along with socio-cultural practices. Types of farming vary from subsistence type to commercial types of arming and in different parts of India, depending on various climates and physical factors, different types of farming are practiced.
Primitive Subsistence Farming
Also known as slash-and-burn agriculture, primitive subsistence farming is widely practiced in small patches with the help of primitive tools like dao, hoe, and digging sticks. There is a lot of involvement from family and community labor.
- This type of farming is heavily dependent on nature as the production and output are determined by the monsoon, fertility of soils, and suitability of various environmental factors.
- The process is simple where a patch of land is selected and cleared. The crops are grown on this land. Once, the fertility of the soil decreases, people shift to a new land and also the old patch to get replenished with the required nutrients so that it can be used again in the next season.
- No modern equipment or advanced farming techniques are deployed in this type of farming leading to low land productivity. Primitive subsistence farming is also known as jhumming in northeast India.
Intensive Subsistence Farming
Intensive Subsistence Farming
- This is a labor-intensive type of farming where high doses of biochemical inputs and irrigation techniques are used to achieve higher production.
- This farming is common in areas where less land holding is available.
Commercial Farming
- Here, high doses of modern inputs like insecticides, fertilizers, pesticides, and high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds are used to achieve higher productivity. Rice is an example of a commercial crop cultivated in states like Haryana.
- The plantation is also a type of commercial farming where a crop is grown over a large area. Tea, rubber, sugarcane, and coffee are examples of plantation crops in India.
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CBSE Notes Class 10 Geography Chapter 4 – Agriculture
CBSE Notes Class 10 Geography Chapter 4- Agriculture is about agriculture and the agricultural sector in India. Agriculture is the prime activity of the economy of India and produces raw materials for various types of industries. We will focus on and study the types of farming, cropping patterns, and also the various major crops that are grown in India. We will also learn about the contribution of agriculture to the national economy, to employment, and also about the outputs emerging from agriculture.
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Table of Content
- Topics Covered in Chapter 4 Agriculture of Class 10
- Highlights of Chapter 4- Agriculture
- CBSE Notes Class 10 Geography Chapter 4- Agriculture
- Types of Farming
- Cropping Pattern
- Major Crops
- Food Crops other than grains
- Non-Food Crops
- Technological and Institutional Reforms
- Contribution of Agriculture to the National Economy, Employment, and Output
- Food Security
- Impact of Globalization on Agriculture
Agriculture Notes
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