Low-Value Crops

Definition

These are crops that generate a small amount of income per unit area. They're typically cheaper and require less intensive care and handling.

Analogy

Low-value crops are like fast-fashion items in farming. They're affordable, easy to produce, but they don't bring in as much profit per item.

Related terms

Subsistence Agriculture: This is self-sufficiency farming where the farmers focus on growing enough food to feed themselves and their families. It's like making your own clothes at home for personal use instead of selling them.

Crop Rotation: The practice of growing different types of crops in the same area across different seasons. It’s like changing your clothing line every season to keep things fresh and balanced.

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO): These are organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques, often used in low-value crop production to increase yield or resistance to pests. It’s akin to using technology to mass-produce clothes quickly and cheaply.