Agricultural productivity

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Agricultural productivity

Agricultural productivity (pronunciation: /ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəl prəˌdʌktɪˈvɪti/) is a measure of the output of an agricultural production process for a given set of inputs.

Etymology

The term "agricultural productivity" is derived from the Latin words agricola meaning 'farmer' and productivitas meaning 'productivity'.

Definition

Agricultural productivity is typically measured as the ratio of agricultural outputs to agricultural inputs. While individual products are usually measured by weight, their varying densities make measuring overall agricultural output difficult. Therefore, output is usually measured as the market value of final output, which excludes intermediate products such as corn feed used in the meat industry. This output value may be compared to many different types of inputs such as labour and land (yield). These are called partial measures of productivity.

Related Terms

  • Yield: The amount of a crop produced per unit of land.
  • Agricultural technology: The use of tools, machinery, and other equipment to improve the efficiency and productivity of farming.
  • Crop rotation: A method of farming that involves growing different crops in the same area in sequential seasons to improve soil health and crop yield.
  • Irrigation: The artificial application of water to land or soil to assist in the growth of crops.
  • Fertilizer: A substance added to soil to increase its fertility and thus enhance plant growth.
  • Pesticide: A chemical or biological agent that kills pests, including insects, weeds, and diseases, that can harm crops.

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