Question

Write a short note on plantation agriculture.

Answer 1

1. Plantation agriculture is a large-scale style of agriculture that focuses on one crop. This is referred to as monoculture.
2. The crop's quality has been maintained utilizing scientific ways. This style of agriculture is both modern and capital-intensive.
3. Because the majority of the work is done by human labour, this style of agriculture is sometimes referred to as labour intensive agriculture.
4. Plantation crops, once grown, give production for 10 to 15 years.
5. The most important crops are tea, coffee, rubber, cocoa, cashew nuts, and spices. For example, rubber plantations in Kerala and tea plantations in Assam.
6. Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Caribbean islands are among the major countries that practise plantation agriculture.