Agricultural Farms Large Farms Medium Farms Occupy more

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Agricultural Farms Large Farms • • • Medium Farms Occupy more than 25 ha

Agricultural Farms Large Farms • • • Medium Farms Occupy more than 25 ha Mainly one crop grown Geared for export Managed by corporations or government Skilled & semi-skilled workers Highly mechanized • 2. 5 -25 ha • Owned and operated by individual farmers • Manual labour intensive • Little or no mechanization Small Farms • • • Less than 0. 5 ha Owned and operated by farmer and his family Usually utilize family labour Produce is for local market Simple tools used

Agricultural Farms Crop Farms • Small to medium • Produce a variety of crops

Agricultural Farms Crop Farms • Small to medium • Produce a variety of crops for local and possible exportation. • Some mechanization involved. • Some labour is hired. • Nursery shed and equipment for the production of seedlings. Livestock Farm • Depending on the type of enterprise it can be small, medium or large. • Owned and operated by an individual, group, or government. • Production is usually for domestic market. • Animal pens pastures and herding area very evident.

Agricultural Farms Mixed Farms • Produce both crops and livestock. • Medium to large

Agricultural Farms Mixed Farms • Produce both crops and livestock. • Medium to large in size. • Production is basically for the local market. • Owned and operated by individuals, groups and governments

Mixed cropping • Tow to three different types of crops are grown in the

Mixed cropping • Tow to three different types of crops are grown in the same piece of land • Farmer has income coming from different sources • Less risk

Integrated Farms • Large to medium in size • Produce both crops and livestock.

Integrated Farms • Large to medium in size • Produce both crops and livestock. • Farm is designed that there is interdependence on others. E, g livestock manure used to fertilize crops Livestock waste Fertilize crops Excess crops used to feed livestock

Integrated Farm

Integrated Farm

Mono-cropping • This is where the same crop is planted on the same piece

Mono-cropping • This is where the same crop is planted on the same piece of land year after year. • The farmer has one source of income • If a pest or disease attack the whole crop may be destroyed. • Large area of land used • Greater risk Sugarcane Wheat/Corn

Inter-Cropping • This is a cropping system where two or more plants are grown

Inter-Cropping • This is a cropping system where two or more plants are grown in close proximity to each other • The two crops should have different maturity dates • The farmer has more than one source of income. • The farmer risk is minimize

Subsistence Farming • In this farming system the farmer has a regular income, however

Subsistence Farming • In this farming system the farmer has a regular income, however he usually plant a small garden or rear a few animals for home use. The extra produce from his farm is sold in the market

Sugarcane Feed Centre • Mixed farming involved - Aquaculture - Cattle rearing (Beef) -

Sugarcane Feed Centre • Mixed farming involved - Aquaculture - Cattle rearing (Beef) - Pig Production - Rabbit Rearing - Poultry Production (Duck) - crop production • Owned and operated by the government • Livestock research

Activity • Describe the activities in the different farms shown • List some of

Activity • Describe the activities in the different farms shown • List some of the products from these farms Prepare a Group lesson Plan