Methods of Farming
A method of farming is an established way of carrying out farming activities.
The following are the common methods of farming: Mixed Farming
It is the practice of growing crops and keeping of livestock on the same land.
It’s common in high potential areas. Advantages of mixed farming
Nomadic-Pastoralism
This is the practice of livestock rearing whereby animals are moved from one place to another in search of water and pastures. It is practiced in the arid and semi-arid areas where in most cases beef animals are kept.
Nomadic pastoralism is gradually changing to ranching with the introduction of:
Shifting Cultivation
It is a traditional method of cultivating a piece of land until the soil is exhausted and crop yields decline. The land is abandoned and the farmer shifts to a new field as the previous land is left fallow to regain its fertility.
Advantages of shift cultivation
Organic Farming
It is a fanning method where crops are grown and livestock reared without the use of agrochemicals. It is a method of farming which has been adopted to reduce the long term effect of the agro-chemicals on crops which may eventually end up in man and livestock.
Agro-chemicals are also expensive thus organic farming reduces the cost of production. Organically produced goods fetch high market prices. Advantages of organic farming
Agro-Forestry
This is the practice of integrating trees and crops on the same piece of land.
With land resources becoming scarcer, agroforestry is becoming more important. Examples of common agroforestry trees and shrubs include:
Related Searches
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Categories
All
Archives
May 2021
Quick Agriculture Revision Notes
|
Can't find what you are looking for? Don't worry, Use the Search Box Below.
Primary Resources
College Resources
|
Secondary Resources
|
Contact Us
Manyam Franchise
P.O Box 1189 - 40200 Kisii Tel: 0728 450 424 Tel: 0738 619 279 E-mail - sales@manyamfranchise.com |