There are regions where farmers specialise in vegetables only. This type of farming is known as _________.

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Truck farming.

Key Points

Truck farming is a type of farming where farmers specialize in growing high-value crops such as vegetables, fruits, and flowers.
This type of farming is also known as market gardening or commercial gardening.
The term 'truck' in truck farming refers to the old English word 'truckle' which means to barter or exchange.
In truck farming, the farmers grow crops that are in demand in the local market and sell them directly to consumers or to retailers.

Additional Information

Mixed farming is a type of farming where farmers grow crops and raise livestock on the same farm.
Pastoral farming is a type of farming where farmers raise animals such as cattle, sheep, and goats for their meat, milk, and wool.
Dairy farming is a type of farming where farmers raise cows or goats for their milk.
All these types of farming are different from truck farming as they do not specialize in growing high-value crops such as vegetables, fruits, and flowers.