Subsistence farms are small, use unmechanized technology, rely on natural rainfall, and have low yields. Soil condition and the availability and quality of seeds determine production under this system. It promotes self-sufficiency and is less energy- and water-intensive. Subsistence farming techniques result in low carbon emissions and are less capital-intensive than commercial agriculture. The products of subsistence farming are climate-smart and climate-resilient.
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