What is meant by plantation agriculture? Describe the main characteristics of plantation agriculture

CBSE Class 10 CBSE Class 10 Social Science
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What is meant by plantation agriculture? Describe the main characteristics of plantation agriculture.

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Plantation Agriculture
This is essentially commercial in nature. It has the following features:

  1. It is a single crop grown on very large estates.
  2. It requires huge capital investment. . ’
  3. Uses efficient and scientific methods of farming.
  4. Cheap, skilled labour is needed.
  5. All produce is used as raw material in respective industries.