Module 1-Agricultures contribution to food security Flashcards
where do most of the impoverished depend most of their livelihoods on
The FAO states that most of the impoverished in developing countries rely either directly or indirectly on agriculture for their livelihood
why is it beneficial that the impoverished lively hood is relying on agriculture
The reliance on agriculture means that agricultural growth and development is an effective means of reducing poverty and ensuring food security by generating employment and increasing financial returns
what is agriculture development particularly beneficial to
Agricultural development is particularly beneficial to smallholders and women of developing countries; those who are most at risk for food insecurity, malnourishment, and poverty.
how are the benefits of improved agriculture practices best attained in developing countries
The benefits of improved agricultural practices are best attained by exporting technology and knowledge to developing countries whereas exporting cheaply produced foods from developed countries undercuts the market which must be utilized by local farmers for selling their goods
how are gains from agriculture development realized in developing countries
Gains from agricultural development are realized when farmers can efficiently and effectively produce foods that can be sold through nearby urban markets
What way is the use of land best for the production of food most beneficial in developing countries
The production of foods that can be grown and utilized locally is more beneficial to individual smallholders than using agricultural land in developing countries for the production of cash crops that must be exported to provide income to the farmers.
in developing countries how much can agriculture account for in economic activity
agriculture can account for more than thirty percent of economic activity
how much economic activity does agriculture account for in developed counties
agriculture accounts for only 1.5 percent of economic activity in developed countries
What does agriculture growth do in developing counties
Agricultural growth in developing countries reduces poverty and malnourishment because poverty is concentrated in the rural areas that benefit from agricultural growth
how can agriculture benefits urbanized economies
In urbanized economies, agricultural growth can provide more affordable feed for the urban poor, thereby reducing malnourishment in this sector as well
what are the benefits of increased ag production by smallholders
Increased agricultural productivity by smallholders can reduce the cost of food to the community and generate employment and better wages for unskilled workers
Agricultural growth in developing countries can be a source of
resource and environmental services food security lively hood national economic growth business opportunities
how can Agricultural growth in developing countries be a source of national economic growth
by providing investment opportunities and potentiating agriculture-related industries
how can Agricultural growth in developing countries be a source of livelihood
by creating income for farmers and reducing poverty
how can Agricultural growth in developing countries be a source of business opportunity
by stimulating growth in other sectors
