This topic defines and characterizes subsistence and commercial agriculture, highlighting their differences.
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What is the primary aim of subsistence agriculture?
- A. To export produce to foreign countries
- B. To generate maximum profit for large corporations
- C. To feed the farmer and his immediate family
- D. To supply raw materials exclusively to local industries
Which of the following is a key characteristic of commercial agriculture?
- A. Use of crude tools like hoes and cutlasses
- B. Large-scale production for profit
- C. High dependence on family labor
- D. Very small farm holding size
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