Plantation Agriculture System

Definition

The plantation agriculture system is an agricultural production system characterized by large-scale farms (plantations) that specialize in the cultivation of cash crops. It often involves labor-intensive practices and relies on a hierarchical structure with owners/managers and workers.

Related terms

Cash Crops: Cash crops are agricultural products grown specifically for sale rather than personal consumption. Examples include cotton, sugar cane, tobacco, coffee, and tea.

Labor Intensive: Labor-intensive refers to tasks or activities that require a significant amount of human effort or work. In the context of plantation agriculture systems, it means relying heavily on manual labor for planting, harvesting, and processing crops.

Monoculture: Monoculture refers to the practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area. This approach is common in plantation agriculture systems due to its efficiency in managing resources and maximizing yields.