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Question
Write about mixed and plantation farming.
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Solution
- Mixed Farming: Mixed Farming refers to the rearing of animals along with the cultivation. This type of farming is economical.
- Plantation Farming: Plantation Farming is done in an estate where a single cash crop is cultivated on a large scale.
Examples: Tea, Coffee, and Rubber.
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