odlingsarbetet
Odlingsarbetet is a term used in Sweden to refer to the labor and activities involved in agricultural cultivation. The word literally translates to “cultivation work” and encompasses a wide range of tasks that farmers perform to prepare, plant, tend and harvest crops. It includes sowing seeds, tilling soil, weeding, fertilizing, irrigating, monitoring plant health, and applying protective measures against pests and diseases. The term is often found in discussions of agricultural economics, rural sociology, and historical studies of farm life.
Historically, odlingsarbetet was a cornerstone of Swedish agrarian society and has evolved significantly over the last
In contemporary Sweden, odlingsarbetet is closely tied to sustainability initiatives. Farmers are encouraged to adopt reduced