Correct option is C
Truck farming refers to the commercial production of vegetables and fruits, which are transported (historically by trucks) to nearby markets. This type of farming is highly specialized and labor-intensive, focusing on perishable crops like tomatoes, lettuce, and cucumbers.
Factory farming, on the other hand, is a large-scale industrialized method of raising livestock, especially poultry, pigs, and cattle, for meat, eggs, and dairy production. It relies on intensive feeding, automation, and confined animal housing to maximize production efficiency.
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- Truck farming is dominant in peri-urban areas, supplying fresh vegetables to cities.
- Common crops in truck farming: Tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, onions, and peppers.
- Factory farming focuses on poultry, dairy, and meat production.
- Poultry farms use controlled environments to increase egg and meat yield.
- Criticism of factory farming: Ethical concerns, environmental impact, and antibiotic use.
- Countries like the U.S., China, and Brazil lead in large-scale poultry and meat production.