what is plantation?
A plantation also known as an estate, is alarge area devoted to large scale production of cash crop, such as palm oil, rubber and cotton. These crops are grown for commercial purposes, typically for export. These
plantations are usually found in the tropics. Because plantations are large pieces of land, it requires huge investment for land clearing and preparation, crop planting and maintenance, and infrastructure.
plantations are usually found in the tropics. Because plantations are large pieces of land, it requires huge investment for land clearing and preparation, crop planting and maintenance, and infrastructure.