Not 30 times their wage, but he should certainly get a raise. Unless increased productivity decreases the value of the crop and thus his value. Of course, a competing farmer might lure that combine operator away with an offer of higher salary.
And yes, they probably should get paid more, if their market value increased. Depends on the circumstances, though.
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Date: 16/3/11 22:22 (UTC)And yes, they probably should get paid more, if their market value increased. Depends on the circumstances, though.