The intensity of cultivation refers to how much human labor and capital are invested in cultivating a particular piece of land. It can vary based on factors such as technology, soil fertility, and economic conditions.
Related terms
Extensive agriculture: A type of agriculture characterized by large-scale production over vast areas with relatively low inputs per unit area.
Intensive subsistence agriculture: A form of subsistence agriculture where farmers invest significant labor and resources into small plots of land to maximize productivity.
Mechanization: The process of using machinery and technology to automate and increase the efficiency of agricultural tasks.