Agricultural Collectivization

Agricultural collectivization is the process where individual farms are combined into larger, government-controlled farms to increase efficiency and output. It aims to eliminate private farming, promote shared resources, and consolidate land and labor under state management. While intended to boost productivity and support national development, in practice it often led to disruptions, reduced incentives for farmers, and sometimes economic hardship. This approach has been used historically in various countries, notably the Soviet Union, with mixed results depending on implementation and context.