Review:
Subsistence Agriculture
overall review score: 4.2
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Subsistence agriculture is a farming practice where farmers focus on producing enough food to feed themselves and their families, with little or no surplus for sale.
Key Features
- Self-sufficiency
- Minimal use of technology
- Small-scale production
- Low market orientation
Pros
- Ensures food security for farming families
- Promotes sustainable farming practices
- Preserves traditional agricultural knowledge and methods
Cons
- Limited economic growth potential
- Vulnerability to environmental factors and climate change
- May lead to food insecurity in times of crop failure