プランテーション refers to large-scale agricultural estates where crops are cultivated, typically for commercial purposes. These farms often focus on specific cash crops, such as サトウキビ, コーヒー, or 綿花, and rely on a significant labor force to manage the extensive land and production processes. Historically, many plantations were established in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly during the colonial era. They played a crucial role in the economies of countries like the アメリカ南部 and parts of カリブ海, often utilizing enslaved labor or indentured servants to maximize profits from their agricultural output.