Meaning and types of agricultural practice - SS2 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 2

Subsistence farming is primarily focused on producing enough food to feed the farmer's family, using traditional and labor-intensive methods.

Examples of mechanized farming equipment include tractors and combine harvesters. They improve farming by increasing efficiency and productivity.

Crop rotation helps improve soil fertility by reducing nutrient depletion and controlling pests, which leads to higher crop yields.

Mixed farming involves both crop cultivation and livestock rearing on the same farm, providing a diversified source of food and income.

Shifting cultivation, also known as slash-and-burn farming, can lead to deforestation and soil degradation as farmers move to new fields. This affects land use and biodiversity.