THE PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF SMALL SCALE FARMING

Abstract

Small scale farming referred to the method of farming in which farming has been done on a small piece of land. Apart from various benefits of small scale farming such greater productivity, improved quality and provide more employment, it has some drawbacks such as financial uncertainty, less profit and high risk of health (because most of the work has been done manually). Because of high quality of the food produced by small scale farming, the demand of the respective food is also high that leads to the improved health. By considering the all aspects of the small scale farming, this review paper discussed about the problems and prospects of small scale farming and will explore every diverse factor related to the small scale farming such as its characteristics, merits, demerits and challenges associated with this type of farming. Because small scale farming utilizes less machinery (more man power), it is necessary to promote small scale farming that will help in providing employment in rural areas in upcoming time.