Give a reason for each of the following:

(i) Plantations are managed by large multinational companies.

(ii) Farmers who practice mixed farming have steady income.

(iii) In extensive agriculture, yield per hectare is low but total yield is large.

(i) Plantations are managed by large multinational companies because plantation crops are grown on large farms which are modern, scientific and self-contained units. Only one crop is grown on a large-scale. Enormous capital investment is required to set up a plantation and a large number of labourers are employed. Hence, only multinational companies can manage such large scale plantations.

(ii) Farmers who practice mixed farming have steady income because in mixed farming, cultivation of crops and raising of animals are carried out simultaneously. If the agriculture fails due to adverse climate or any other reason, they can look back to the other means like cattle raising for income. Hence, mixed farming ensures a steady income for the farmers.

(iii) In extensive agriculture, yield per hectare is low but total yield is large because it is practised in areas with large land holdings, using less labour and less chemical fertilizers and pesticides.