what go into a form and can be divided into physical, human and economic factors
what is a process?
the activities in the farm which turn into inputs and outputs
what is an output?
products of the farm. if the farm is to make a profit, the value of the outputs should be greater than that of the inputs
how is agricultural productivity measured?
in terms of yield: how many kg of grain per hectare / kg meat per animal etc.
how is productivity for crops improved?
higher yielding - disease resistant and drought or flood tolerant crop varieties. more efficient and timely cultivation and harvesting practicing. using tech that indicate precisely when and how much water and fertiliser to apply
how is livestock productivity improved?
breeding animals for favorable genetic qualities and behavior. using better animal care and disease management practices. adoption of high quality feeds.
