farming system

In agriculture, a way of organizing resources depending on inputs such as nature of the land, labour, government subsidies, climate, knowledge and abilities of the farmer, and other factors; processes such as ploughing and harvesting; and outputs such as milk, eggs, and straw. Different types of farming system include intensive agriculture and extensive agriculture.

The system model can be applied to all types of farming. Different types and patterns of farming result from variations in inputs – physical, cultural, economic, and behavioural factors. Outputs constitute the end product, the cost of producing which, in relation to its value, will determine the profit margin.