Agriculture Quote by David Ricardo
“If I discover a manure which will enable me to make a piece of land produce 20 per cent more corn, I may withdraw at least a portion of my capital from the most unproductive part of my farm.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Principles of Political Economy, 1817
Improving productivity justifies reallocating capital from low‑yield to high‑yield land.
In simple terms: Higher yields merit shifting investment.
Invest where returns are greatest.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- farm management
- business strategy
- policy planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What data informs your investment shifts?
- How do you assess risk in productivity gains?
Market volatility can affect projected yields.