Extensive field crops refer to the cultivation of crops over large areas with minimal labor per unit of land.
Think of extensive field crops like a marathon. It's not about how fast you can run (intense labor), but rather, it's about covering as much ground (land) as possible at a steady pace.
Cash Crops: These are crops grown for direct sale in the market, rather than for use by the farmer. They're often grown on an extensive scale.
Shifting Cultivation: This is a method where farmers move from one field to another after depleting the soil nutrients. It's related because it involves cultivating large areas of land.
Mechanized Agriculture: This refers to farming practices that use machinery, which is often used in extensive crop farming due to the large area involved.
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