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Farming the wrong way

This article explores the classifications of farming, distinguishing between intensive and extensive methods. Intensive farming involves small farms that utilize high inputs of labor and fertilizers, achieving high output per unit of land but low output per worker. In contrast, extensive farming operates on larger farms with minimal inputs, yielding lower production per land unit but higher output per worker. The discussion covers arable, pastoral, and mixed farming, illustrating real-world examples from various countries to clarify their commercial viability and farming characteristics.

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Farming the wrong way

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  1. Farming the wrong way Classification of farming

  2. Intensive= small farm + large inputs per unit of land Output per land is high Output per man is low Extensive= large farm + small inputs per unit of land Output per land is low Output per man is high Intensive vs Extensive

  3. Intensive farming • Small farm size • Use a lot of labour + fertilizers • Large production for each unit of land

  4. Extensive farming • Large farm size • Use little labour • Use machines • Small production for each unit of land

  5. Arable farming • Grow crops only • Like rice, wheat

  6. Pastoral farming • Rear animals only (livestock) • Like sheep, cows

  7. Mixed farming • Grow crops + rear livestock

  8. Subsistence farming • Provide food for farmers’ family • Not for sale

  9. Commercial farming • Crops are grown for sale

  10. What are the characteristics of the following farms?

  11. A wheat farm in the USA • Extensive • Arable • commercial

  12. A sheep farm in New Zealand • Extensive • Pastoral • commercial

  13. A vegetable farm in Hong Kong • Intensive • Arable • commercial

  14. A flower farm in the Netherlands • Extensive • Arable farming • commercial

  15. A vineyard in France • Extensive • Arable • commercial

  16. A terraced rice farm in China • Intensive • Arable • subsistence

  17. A wheat-sheep farm in Australia • Extensive • Mixed • commercial

  18. Bye Bye Quack!

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