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Mention two points of difference between subsistence farming and commercial farming.
Topic: Types of farming
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Answer
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Two differences are shown in the table.
Comparison
| Subsistence farming | Commercial farming |
|---|---|
| Crops are raised for the farmer’s own family, on small farms with old implements and heavy labour. | Crops are grown for trade, on large farms with modern machines and heavy capital. |