Local Issues in Crop Production and Development

Question 1

CHALLENGES IN AGRICULTURE AND CROPS SUB-SECTOR

Answer 1

1. low productivity and income
2. high production costs
3. low adoption to new technologies
4. low farm gate prices
5. lack of product diversification
6. cheap agri-products imports
7. dominance of rainfed farms
8. land conversion concerns

Question 2

UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (2030)

Answer 2

1. end hunger
2. achieve food security
3. improve nutrition
4. promote sustainable agriculture

Question 3

TOP AGRICULTURAL EXPORT

Answer 3

1. fresh banana
2. coconut oil
3. pineapple

Question 4

POST-COVID AGRICULTURE

Answer 4

1. investments in research and development
2. shift in consumer preferences to healthier diets
3. changes in sourcing and supply chains

Question 5

PHILIPPINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Answer 5

1. reinvigorate job creation
2. accelerate poverty reduction
3. keep prices low and stable
4. transform production sector through innovation
5. modernize agriculture

Question 6

AGRICULTURE 4.0 GOALS

Answer 6

1. technological development
2. globalization of trade
3. climate change resilient crops
4. commitment to UN sustainable development goals 2030