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Intensive farming means large inputs (like labor and money) per amount of land, extensive farming means a low-input system with less labor and less expenses. In first world countries intensive agriculture is more common and therefore perhaps more "normal" than extensive agriculture.
An example of an extensive dairy farm would be one where the cows are given no buildings or extra feed, only lots of land to roam around and eat on. This system would have less milk per cow, but it would also cost less to keep each cow. It would also require a lot of land to provide enough grass for the cows to eat. Lots of land, little input = extensive agriculture.
An intensive dairy farm would have a barn for the cows and a small lot for exercise. The farmer would harvest both grasses and grains and bring them to the cows to eat. The barn would have the latest technology in fans, mattresses in the cow's stalls, etc. These cows would require less land, but they would cost a lot of money to feed them and to buy all the fancy equipment. They would also make more milk. More inputs, less land = intensive agriculture.
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Are calves taken away from their mothers in intensive farming?
In intensive rotational grazing, no. In dairy farming (which is intensive), yes.
What would a farmer say about intensive farming?
Intensive farming for a farmer is to take several crops from his farmland in a year. The crop rotation for intensive farming is very important factor to maintain soil fertility also.
Why can labor intensive farming be seen as romantic?
It is due to muddled thinking. Intensive farming is only romantic to those that that do not have to do the work.
Why does Japan need intensive farming?
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What is intensivesubsistence farming?
Intensive subsistence farming is the maximization of food production.
What is Intensive Pastoral Farming?
Intensive Pastoral Farming is a branch of agriculture dealing with the raising of livestock such as cows, sheep, pigs, cattle, etc.
Where does intensive farming happen?
Intensive farming can happen anywhere, usually where there is a high number of rain to keep the crops healthy, although not too much rain to over water them. It is also common you see intensive farming in areas with good soil, and less polution (away from factories and businesses).
What are two types of agricultural methods in US?
extensive farming and intensive farming.
Where does intensive farming happen in the UK?
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What are the differences between intensive farming and free range farming?
Extensive farming is done on large scale (For eg-in Argentina's Estancias) n intensive farming is done on a small scale in places like Ganga-Bharmputra basin....
Why do farmers use intensive farming methods?
Because intensive farming produces higher yeild, which means cheaper food, thus meeting supply and demand
What do farmers think intensive farming is?
To a producer (or farmer, if you want to call them that), intensive farming is pretty much the same definition as we know it: mass production for a profit.
