Distinguish between traditional and modern farming methods.

Agriculture has been the backbone of human existence for a long time. It has also seen much advancement over the years. However, the agricultural practices carried out in India are still largely traditional.

Traditional farming:

1. It is mainly labor-intensive farming.

2. The methods involve tilling, sowing, harvesting.

3. The regular seeds are used.

4. The agricultural land is small and disconnected making mechanization difficult.

Modern Farming:

1. It is mainly capital intensive.

2. The farming is consolidated in one large farm.

3. Use of hybrid seeds increases production.

4. Modern irrigation technique makes cultivation year-long process.