Correct option is D
Introduction
Truck Farming is a type of specialized commercial agriculture where farmers specialize in growing
vegetables (and some fruits and flowers) for shipment to distant urban markets. The term originated because the produce was traditionally trucked (carried by lorry) from the farm to the market.
Information Booster
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Definition: A form of commercial horticulture specializing in growing market-oriented
vegetables.
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Name Origin: Derived from the tradition of trucking the produce to distant city markets.
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Characteristics: Farms are often large, use machinery and scientific methods, and focus on high-value, perishable crops.
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Crops: Concentrates on growing vegetables (and sometimes fruits and flowers) like cabbage, tomatoes, cauliflower, etc.
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Location: Typically located near major urban centers or well-connected by transport links.
Additional Points
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Dairy Farming: Specializes in the production of milk and dairy products.
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Mixed Farming: Involves growing crops and raising livestock simultaneously on the same farm.
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Viticulture: The cultivation of grapes, typically for winemaking.