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Introduction to Farming and Agricultural Enterprise

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What is the primary reason for the limitation of land as a factor of production in the Caribbean?

The lack of suitable climate for agricultural production

The inability to create new land (correct)

The high demand for land from residential developers

The high cost of land acquisition

What is the main benefit of adopting suitable soil management techniques in agriculture?

Increasing the use of casual labour

Increasing the value of land over time

Maintaining soil fertility (correct)

Reducing the cost of labour

What is the primary source of labour for farmers with smallholdings in the Caribbean?

Contract labour

Casual labour

Hired labour

Self-labour and family labour (correct)

What is the historical reason for the negative attitude towards agricultural labour in the Caribbean?

The legacy of slavery from the former plantocracy Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge of using labour in commercial farming in the Caribbean?

The negative attitude towards agricultural labour Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of a farm, as an economic unit?

To maximize profit Signup and view all the answers

What is the key function of marketing in the economy?

To drive the production process Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe each section of a farm that focuses on producing a specific type of crop or livestock?

Agricultural enterprise Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines the success of agricultural production?

The effective use of essential resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the terrain in many smallholdings in the Caribbean region?

Hilly terrain Signup and view all the answers