What factors influence farming?

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What factors influence farming?

human factors

historical, economic and political factors

Commercial farms are more specialised.

technological development

technology has helped overcome certain geographic limitationns that once impeded farming. Irrigation systems, greenhouses, machines and hydroponic crops.

demographic pressure

extensive farming and land abandonment are more common in lkess populated areas.

natural factors

water

the avilabilityof both surface and groundwater determines which crops can be grown. Today, irrigation methgods are becoming more widespread in certain parts of the world.

relief

altitude, orientation and slope influence farming. Lower-lying areas are more suitable for arable crops.

soil

not all soils are suited to cultivation. Their use on texture, depth, amount of organic and mineral matter, and acidity, which limits soil fertility.

climate

0this is the main factor affecting farming, as each plant and livestock species requires certain temperature and humidity levels.