Plantation Agriculture: Advantages and Disadvantages | TractorGyan

Published 30 Jan, 2023

What is Plantation Agriculture?

Extensive type of agriculture where the large size of the farm is utilized to grow a single crop which is even known as monoculture



Features of Plantation Farming

A sizable amount of a single crop is grown in large fields which requires a huge level of labour of workforce along with a good sum of capital



Advantages of Plantation Agriculture

It is a source of employment, government revenue and taxes generation and promotes agricultural and research development



Disadvantages of Plantation Agriculture

It is leading to deforestation, multiplication of pests and diseases and displacement of people from their land which makes them landless





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