CHAPTER 6: AGRICULTURE AND DEVELOPMENT

Question 1

• is a state of economic disadvantage experienced by individuals
  and communities in rural areas, often characterized by limited access to essential
  resources and opportunities. It is a complex issue that encompasses not just low

Answer 1

Rural poverty

Question 2

Rural populations often face difficulties in accessing
essential resources like quality education, healthcare, clean water, and
sanitation.

Answer 2

Access to Resources.

Question 3

. Job opportunities in rural areas are typically fewer,
with many depending on agriculture, which may offer limited income due to low
productivity or market access.

Answer 3

Economic Opportunities

Question 4

Inadequate infrastructure, such as poor roads,
insufficient transportation, and lack of electricity, can hinder economic activities
and access to markets.

Answer 4

Infrastructure Challenges.

Question 5

Unequal land distribution can exacerbate rural
poverty, with many smallholder farmers lacking the resources needed to improve
their productivity.

Answer 5

Land Distribution Issues.

Question 6

is particularly prevalent in developing and underdeveloped countries,
where structural barriers contribute to the persistence of these challenges.

Answer 6

Rural poverty

Question 7

• plays a vital role in rural livelihoods, providing employment and food security. It
  can significantly reduce poverty when properly supported by policies and infrastructure

Answer 7

Agriculture

Question 8

-Approximately 26.7% of the country’s labor force
is employed in the agricultural sector. This sector is crucial for rural households,
providing the primary source of income for many families.

Answer 8

Employment in Agriculture

Question 9

• Agriculture, hunting, forestry, and fishing
  contributed 9.7% to the Philippines’ GDP in 2022. This sector remains a significant
  part of the national economy, despite challenges such as natural disasters and the
  COVID-19 pandemic

Answer 9

Economic Contribution

Question 10

• Around 70% of poor Filipinos live in rural areas, where
  agriculture is often the primary source of income. Improving agricultural productivity
  and market access can significantly reduce rural poverty.

Answer 10

Rural Poverty

Question 11

Agriculture supports related industries such
as food processing and marketing, creating additional employment opportunities. For example, the poultry industry has been a key driver of growth in agriculture,

Answer 11

Support for Related Industries-

Question 12

Investing in transportation, energy, and communication infrastructure to support economic growth

Answer 12

Modernization of Infrastructure,-

Question 13

Improving education and healthcare systems to build a skilled and healthy workforce.

Answer 13

Enhancing Human Capital-

Question 14

Implementing policies for sustainable
natural resource management and climate change mitigation.

Answer 14

Promoting Environmental Sustainability-