Egyptian Farmers

.	Ancient Egyptian Farmers	KIbbutz Farmers
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Role in society	The luxurious life of the Pharaoh and the nobles was made possible by the continual labor of the peasant farmers, The diminutive rich upper class ruled with the help of a small scribal administration over the masses of Egyptian workers and peasants living barely above subsistence level, Daily life in ancient Egypt focused largely on Agriculture, The majority of the population were involved in farming,	A society dedicated to mutual aid and social justice A small minority 7% of the industrial Israeli society
Land property	Farmers would generally work the land of nobles, temples and higher classes in the Social pyramid They were paid in Food, clothes and shelter.	A socioeconomic system based on the principle of joint ownership of property equality and cooperation of production, consumption and education Equal share in yield and profits Kibbutzniks did not individually own animals, tools, or even clothing. Gifts and income received from outside were turned over to the common treasury
Work Conditions	Forced labour - When there were not enough workers on the land to do the harvesting, mobile laborers were often gathered via the corvee From birth until death, peasant farmers were usually tied to the land that they worked, even if the land was sold the farmers were still obliged to work that land. Families would sometimes rent land from the landowners and pay percentage of the crop yield.	Volunteer work in community The communal life was hard for some people. Every kibbutz saw new members quit after a few years.
Taxes	Granary officials and tax collectors could calculate this yield, and punish any farmer who was late in paying his dues.	State of Israel did not impose taxes on Kibbutz communities , who were considered as young Jewish pioneers, reclaiming the soil of their ancient homeland
Evolution	The lifes of Egyptian farmers remained unchanged for 4000 years	Within 50 Years only, kibbutz farming activities have been partially abandoned in many cases, with hi-tech industries.