Question

Write a brief note on plantation.

Answer 1

A plantation is a large agricultural estate where a single commercial crop is grown on a large scale. It usually requires a large amount of capital, labour and proper management.

1. Plantations generally grow crops such as tea, coffee, rubber, sugarcane and bananas.
2. They are mainly developed for commercial purposes and export.
3. Plantation farming often uses modern methods, machinery and processing facilities.
4. Workers may live near the plantation because it requires continuous labour.
5. Plantations are usually found in regions with a suitable climate, fertile soil and adequate rainfall.

Thus, plantation agriculture is a form of large-scale commercial farming based mainly on one major crop.