Due to the increase in population the demand for agricultural land has” increased”. But the supply of agricultural land is fixed. Explain two methods...

Due to the increase in population the demand for agricultural land has "increased". But the supply of agricultural land is fixed. Explain two methods by which the demand for land can be “decreased”

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(i) By adopting modern farming methods agricultural production can be increased and thereby the demand for land can be decreased.
(ii) By importing food grains from other countries.
(iii) By adopting population control measures the demand for food and that of land can be decreased.

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marlinbito answered the question on May 12, 2018 at 12:41

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