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Well, as far as manual labour is concerned, yes. More people (in the form of "man power") were needed to be hired to work on the same size farm in today's world than what is needed for that same farm today. However, as far as labour alone is concerned (not just manual labour either) farms today involve just as much hard work as they did 200 years ago. Only difference you could actually make money for the work done on a farm 200 years ago than you can on a modern farm nowadays!
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What are two negative aspects for a farmer about growing organic foods?
Organic farming is much more labor intensive than non-organic farming and is often more expensive to do.
What is a limitation of organic farming?
There are several limitations of organic farming. One is that synthetic pesticides are not used in true organic farming, so it is much more labor intensive than non-organic farming.
How has hog farming changed?
Hog production was rapidly becoming less labor-intensive and more capital-intensive, a condition that had not been problematic for corporate outfits able to bring significant resources to bear.
Which invention played a significant role in the rise of slavery within the US?
I would think it has more to do with the labor intensive cotten farming for which the south was well suited.
Who supports intensive farming?
Intensive or conventional farming is favoured by food producers, as they get more money for more meat or crops. Also, it is generally favoured by customers as it is cheaper to buy.
Why businesses are more likely to use labor intensive production rather than capital intensive production?
Assuming that both are available to do a production task, using labor allows the business to be more flexible to varying demands. An example is seasonal production such as farming. The farm owner can scale the amount of workers hired to fit the work available.
What are the differences between intensive farming and extensive farming?
Generally speaking, the main difference is in the amount of labor involved. Organic farming typically takes more labor to produce the same kind of crop as in intensive farming, due to the lack of industrially-produced pesticides and fertilizers. While there are organic pesticides and fertilizers, there is not the wide variety and efficacy of products as for intensive farming. So hand labor must be used to counter the effects of pests, and to apply the larger volumes of organic fertilizer. The two methods are not exclusive. Vegetable farming for instance is a form of intensive farming, regardless if it's organic or conventional farming. Greenhouse farming even more so, as you will grow several crops on the same plot within the year. Some partisans of organic farming argue that philosophically, green houses are too artificial, requiring extra heating and lighting, to qualify as organic, but organic farming is a business, and if a farmer can beat the competition by having its produce on the market earlier in the season, it helps sustain the farm and organic farming, and it also reduces importations from sunnier countries, say from Spain if you farm in France, which is also a goal of organic farming (local products).
Labor intensive business rely more on what to prosper?
Word of mouth.
Is capital intensive is more preferable than labor intensive?
It totally depends on what business you are running, such as a builder would want a labor intensive business, whilst a car maker would want a capital intensive business, disserent businesses need different things.
What was the effect of intensive farming?
More food, feed, and fiber per unit area of production.
What is modern farming and tradional farming?
Traditional farming uses the traditional agriculture methods and modern farming uses the methods that have come from advanced technology. Traditional farming uses more labor and modern farming uses less labor due to the machinery.
Why has organic gardening became more popular?
Because of media reports and scares about intensive farming methods.
