Tuesday, 15 September 2015
Monday, 14 September 2015
Agriculture Practices/Systems
Commercialized Agriculture
a) Tropical Plantation Agriculture
- Dominated by perennial plants, each grown for many years
b) Vegetable Farming
- The growing of vegetables for human consumption
- Traditionally it was done in the soil in small rows or blocks, often primarily for consumption on the farm, with the excess sold in nearby towns
c) Aquaculture
- Such as fish, crustaceans and aquatic plants
- Involves cultivating freshwater and saltwater populations under controlled conditions
d) Livestock Farming
The production of crops for sale, crops intended for widespread distribution to wholesalers or retail outlets and any non-food crops such as cotton and tobacco. Commercial agriculture includes livestock production and livestock grazing. Commercial agriculture does not include crops grown for household consumption.
Types of Commercialized Agriculture
a) Tropical Plantation Agriculture
- Dominated by perennial plants, each grown for many years
Oil Palm
Rubber
b) Vegetable Farming
- The growing of vegetables for human consumption
- Traditionally it was done in the soil in small rows or blocks, often primarily for consumption on the farm, with the excess sold in nearby towns
c) Aquaculture
- Such as fish, crustaceans and aquatic plants
- Involves cultivating freshwater and saltwater populations under controlled conditions
d) Livestock Farming
- Raising of animals for use or for commercial purposes
Goats; dairy product - milk
Chicken; raising for eggs
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