Principles and Techniques of Veterinary and AH Extension

FACTORS DETERMINING TYPE OF FARMING

• Farming is an activity that involves the use of land for cultivation of crops, raising of animals etc.
• There are several factors, which determine the type of farming undertaken by an individual / organization and these factors are classified as physical, economic and social as given below.

Factors determining type of farming

• Physical factors
• Climate
• Soil
• Topography
• Economic factors
• Marketing cost
• Changes in relative value of farm products
• Availability of labour and capital
• Land values
• Cycles of over and under production
• Competition between enterprises
• Miscellaneous – Seasonal availability of raw material, diseases etc.
• Social factors
• Type of community
• Cooperative spirit