(a) Differentiate between subsistence farming and commercial farming.
(b) State four features of subsistence farming.
(c) Outlines two positive and two negative effects of mining on the economy of West African countries
(a) Subsistence farming: This form focuses on growing food to feed one's family.
Commercial farming: This is concerned with the production of food crops and livestock on a large scale with the aim of making profits
(b) i. It is done on a small scale.
ii. Simple tools like hoe and cutlass are used
iii. Relies solely on the weather.
iv. Little or no pesticides are used.
v. It relies on family labour.
vi. Food crops are mainly Cultivated for home consumption and not for sale.
vii. Mixed farming and mixed cropping are practised
viii. Individual farmers are owners of the fam.
(c) Positive effects:
ii. Negative effects:
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