https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaeysL842DcWEysgsf1r Here's a breakdown of the three types of farming: Subsistence Farming - *Inputs*: - Simple tools (e.g., hoes, machetes) - Local seeds - Family labor - Limited fertilizers and pesticides - *Management System*: - Small-scale, self-sufficient - Traditional practices - Limited planning and record-keeping - *Output*: - Food for family consumption - Limited surplus for local markets Shifting Farming - *Inputs*: - Simple tools (e.g., hoes, machetes) - Local seeds - Family labor - Limited fertilizers and pesticides - New land cleared for farming - *Management System*: - Nomadic or semi-nomadic - Clearing new land for farming, then abandoning it after a few years - Limited planning and record-keeping - *Output*: - Food for family consumption - Limited surplus for local markets Commercial Farming - *Inputs*: - Advanced machinery (e.g., tractors, plows) - High-yielding seeds - Hired labor - Fertilizers and pesticides - Irrigation systems - *Management System*: - Large-scale, business-oriented - Scientific farming practices - Detailed planning and record-keeping - *Output*: - Large quantities of crops or livestock for national and international markets - High profits due to economies of scale and efficient management