input is a masculine noun in the area of economy and industry, which means each of the essential elements for the production of a particular product or service.
Input derives from the Latin term inscribe, which means to spend, in the sense of "making use of". In English, the word input is translated as input, that is, what is introduced in the production process of a final product (output).
An input can be seen from two sides: how production factor or as raw material. The inputs considered as factors of production can be: machines, hours of work, capital, etc.
Many people have doubts about the difference between input and raw material. A raw material is considered an input, but an input is more than a raw material. Raw material is the base or most important material of a product. But to transform the raw material into the final product, other inputs are needed that are used in this process.
In the area of health, a pharmaceutical ingredient is a chemical substance or complement that is used in the production of a medicine, being one of the first steps of the pharmaceutical industry.
The more complex the final product, the more inputs are needed. For example: a car needs several inputs, such as steel, rubber, plastic, glass, electronic components, etc.
If an input is in high demand and the supply is not very large, its value increases. For this reason, the price of a product that has a high value input will also have a high price.
Some synonyms for input can be: factors, input, materials, raw material, etc.
Agricultural inputs
Agricultural inputs are production inputs that are used to obtain agricultural products, whether vegetable or animal.
Can be categorized into:
- Mechanical inputs: All equipment and machinery used for the preparation and maintenance of products. Ex: tractors, irrigation systems, etc.
- Biological inputs: Elements that are of plant or animal origin. Ex: Fertilizers, plants, etc;
- Mineral or chemical inputs: Products from rocks or manufactured in laboratories. Ex: fertilizers, pesticides, etc.