ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ENERGY FROM DRAUGHT ANIMALS
The most commonly used draught animals are oxen/bulls, others are horses, donkeys, camel etc They are used to in plough/prepare farms, transport goods etc Advantages of energy from draught animals Readily available all over the world. Maintenance of animals is cheap – require only food and water. Animals are flexible i.e. can go through areas that are inaccessible by other transport means e.g. roads/railway. Some animals can be used in ASALs Disadvantages of energy from draught animals Prone to diseases and fatigue. Work that can be done by animals is restricted to rural areas. Work that can be done by the animals is limited – they tire quickly RELATED POSTS 9 CONDITIONS FAVOURING IRRIGATION FARMING IN EGYPT 5 CAUSES OF RURAL-RURAL MIGRATION IN KENYA 10 AIMS OF KILOMBERO VALLEY IRRIGATION SCHEME 4 FEATURES OF MAP STATEMENT SCALE 10 ADVANTAGES OF OIL PRODUCTION IN THE MIDDLE EAST 7 DISADVANTAGES OF AIR TRANSPORT 10 PROBLEMS FACING COFFEE FARMING IN KENYA IMPACTS OF POVERTY ON ENVI...