Question

Which one of the following is the least labour intensive cultivation methods?

Options

• Plantation agriculture

• Subsistence agriculture

• Extensive commercial cultivation

• Market Gardening and Horticulture

Answer 1

Extensive commercial cultivation

Explanation:

Extensive commercial cultivation is the least labour-intensive because it relies significantly on mechanisation across large landholdings. While the overall output is considerable due to the enormous scale, the utilisation of tractors, harvesters, and specialised machinery eliminates the need for a big human labour force. This results in a low labour input per unit area, as opposed to plantation or subsistence farming, which relies heavily on physical labour.