Labour being the most abundant factor of production, it would be ideal if the new ways of farming used much more labour.

Question

Read the given paragraph and interpret.

'' Labour being the most abundant factor of production, it would be ideal if the new ways of farming used much more labour. Unfortunately, such a thing has not happened. The use of labour on farms is limited. The labour, looking for opportunities is thus migrating to neighbouring villages, towns and cities. Some labour has entered the non – farm sector in the village.''

Answer 1

1. Labour means people who do the work either highly trained and educated or who can do manual work.

2. Each worker is providing necessary labour for production. 

3. Skilled or semi-skilled or unskilled labour – all are providing labour for production. 

4. Thus labour is essential item in production.

Conclusion: If government provides loans to landless labour for agriculture purpose, motor pump sets, engines, etc. more labour we will find in the agricultural sector.