Farming Systems
​A farming system is the organization of the various enterprises in a farm.
It is determined by the following factors:
Extensive System
​​It is a system where a large piece of land with low investment of resources per unit area is carried out.
​Advantages of extensive system
Intensive Farming
This system utilizes the factors of production to the maximum and involves high level of management.
​Advantages of intensive farming
Large Scale Farming
​Refers to the farming practice under large areas of land over 20 hectares.
It is used mainly for commercial purposes. The system is highly mechanized. ​Advantages of large scale farming
​Small Scale Farming
​Refers to farming carried out on a small area of land less than 5 hectares.
Family or casual labour can be engaged during the peak periods. Most of the Kenyan farmers are small scale due to unavailability of farmland. ​Advantages of small scale farming
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