Following are the major characteristics of Rice dominant intensive subsistence agriculture:
1. Rice is the major crop in rice dominant intensive subsistence agriculture.
2. Intensive use of land is done in this type of agriculture.
3. In comparison to machines, human labour is given more importance in this type of agriculture.
4. Per unit production is more but per farmer production is less in this type of agriculture.
5. The entire family of the farmer is engaged in agricultural work in this type of agriculture.
6. In order to retain the productivity and fertility of land in this type of agriculture, cow-dung manure and green compost is used.