What is difference between subsistence farming and commercial farming?
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What is difference between subsistence farming and commercial farming?
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What is difference between subsistence farming and commercial farming?
John Wick
Subsistence agriculture is usually found in less developed countries, and the production of food is for the farmer’s immediate family. Subsistence farmers farm for survival, and usually do not look to make a profit off of the crops that they grow. Commercial agriculture is usually found in more developed countries, and the crops are grown in huge quantities to support entire populations for a profit. The 5 main things that distinguish commercial agriculture from subsistence agriculture are the purpose, number of farmers in the workforce, use of machinery, farm size, and relationships with other businesses.
aron
The 5 main things that distinguish commercial agriculture from subsistence agriculture are the purpose, number of farmers in the workforce, use of machinery, farm size, and relationships with other businesses. The purpose of farming varies in LDCs with subsistence farmers and MDCs with commercial farmers.
andrew
In essence, subsistence agriculture is when crops and animals are produced by a farmer to feed their family with little surplus left for selling. On the other hand, commercial agriculture is when crops and animals are produced with the intention of selling.