Date: June, 2006
Abstract:
Agriculture has historically been a labour intensive industry.This labour has
generally been characterised by the performance of a series of certain tasks,many
seasonal in nature, in order to produce a successful agricultural product.
Traditionally, the bulk of this labour was also undertaken by members of an
extended family.
Over time, innovations have occurred that have increased the productivity of the average
worker per unit of output.This rise in produ...
Research Type: Industry Note