‘High cost’ production practices typically involve the use of high-yield hybrid seeds, synthetic fertilizers, advanced irrigation systems like drip irrigation, precision farming technologies, and mechanized equipment for planting and harvesting.
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‘Low cost’ production practices may involve the use of organic fertilizers, minimal tillage techniques, water conservation methods like mulching, and integrated pest management strategies using biopesticides.
‘No cost’ production practices may include traditional farming methods like rainfed agriculture, using saved seeds from previous harvests, and natural pest control methods such as crop rotation and intercropping.
Farmers with limited financial resources may opt for cropping systems that require fewer inputs or employ traditional, low-cost production practices to minimize expenses, while those with more resources might pursue high-input cropping systems for potentially higher returns.
Generally, there is a positive correlation between the inputs invested in agriculture, such as seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation, and the resulting yields. Higher inputs often lead to increased productivity and better crop yields.