BusinessAugust 29, 2026

collectivisation

kuh-lek-tih-vuh-ZAY-shun

Definition

The process of organizing farmers into groups or cooperatives to pool resources, land, and efforts for shared production and marketing benefits.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'collectus' (gathered together) and the suffix '-ize' (to make or become), the word entered English to describe the social or political organization of individuals into a collective unit.

In the news

In the article, the term refers to the primary goal of the Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) drive, which aims to boost agricultural success by encouraging farmers to work together rather than in isolation.

FPO drive boosts farmer collectivisation in Kokernag

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