Realist Methodology and the Articulation of Modes of Production (ص 296)

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Realist Methodology and the Articulation of Modes of Production (ص 296)

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period has intensified to an exceptionally high degreee as
the per dunum productivity of the major crop —- tomatoes - has
Increased by 500 —- 800%.
If we consider the agricultural organisation of labour on a
seasonal basis we find that the agricultural season in the
valley normally begins during late August or early September
through to May or June, depending on seasonal climatic
conditions. The actual seasonal work cycle is set out in
Table 45. The period between June to August is exceptionally
harsh with summer temperatures which reach 40 degrees
centigrade. Very little agricultural activity takes place
during this period. During August the male members of the
household plough and prepare the fields for the coming
season's agricultural production. During this period the men
will plough and harrow the fields, spread fertilizers, lay
out the drip irrigation lines, install the pumps and lay down
the plastic ground sheeting (for moisture preservation). If
they are planting field crops, as opposed to vegetable crops,
they will spread manure on the fields before sowing the
seeds. The vast bulk of this early preparatory work is now
done by tractor and mechanical equipment, which is either
privately owned or more normally rented to undertake this
work.
From September until June both the men and women of the
household are actively engaged in the agricultural work
process. During September and October men and women family
workers transplant tomatoes, eggplants and squash seedlings
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Realist Methodology and the Articulation of Modes of Production

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Alex Pollock

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