Farming systems describe how farms are organised and how agricultural production is carried out. Subsistence farming mainly produces food for the farmer’s household, while commercial farming focuses on producing goods for sale. Mixed farming combines crop cultivation with livestock rearing, allowing different farm activities to support one another. Plantation farming generally involves growing a particular commercial crop over a large area. These systems differ in their purpose, scale, resource requirements, and relationship with markets. In this lesson, you will explore these major farming systems and understand how farmers organise their work according to their needs and circumstances.