Labour

/ˈleɪbə/

noun

work, especially physical work.

Rice cultivation remains a largely labour intensive form of agriculture. Many parts of Southeast Asia still adopt manual labour in this age-old cultivation despite the introduction of machinery during the Green Revolution. The reluctance to embrace machinery, in comparison to synthetic fertilisers, is due to the limitation in landscapes or lack of capital available to farmers, particularly in less wealthy countries. Regardless, the back breaking LABOUR and multiple processes is a testament to the farmers’ dedication and hardwork in providing the most consumed grain.