Q4: Quiz #1 (Chapters 16-17) Flashcards
What are the agriculture subsectors?
production of crops
livestock & poultry
fisheries
forestry
Definition of Agriculture
Agriculture is raising products of the soil to satisfy human wants. ( Crops & Animals )
What do you do in farming?
Farming produces crops for either household consumption or commerce.
Main agricultural crops in the country are:
rice, corn, coconut, sugarcane, bananas, pineapple, coffee, mangoes, tobacco, and abaca
Give me the components of fisheries
Aquaculture: raising of fish
Municipal: using boats that weigh 3 GT or less
Commercial: use of boats that are 3 GT+
Explain “Livestock and Poultry Raising”
Raising animals for economic benefits, such as raw materials and help in doing heavy tasks.
Livestock: cattle, carabaos, swine, goats
Poultry: chickens, and ducks
Explain Forestry
Forestry is the management, conservation, utilization, repair, and creation of forests in woodland areas.
Why is Agriculture important?
Agriculture is the main source of our food (30-60% of a Filipino family’s consumption goes to food). It is the main source of raw materials that are used in various industries. It is the major source of exports, agricultural products such as coconut products, sugar, fruit, and more.
What would happen if the agricultural sector was weak?
People’s livelihood and food security will be a major concern.
What program does the government do to keep the agricultural sector to develop?
agrarian
reform program
What is it called when farmers because owners of the lands that they till?
Land Reform
Why was land reform implemented?
Land reform was implemented because most of the lands were owned by rich people. Since they don’t have time to manage the land, they let a farmer farm on their land. The farmer would then have to give a percentage of what they earn to the owner of the land.
Why does Agriculture remain as the sector that contributes the least to the Philippine economy despite 1/4 of the country’s labor force is employed in the Agricultural sector?
The Agricultural sector remains as the sector that contributes the least to the economy due to the lack of new land. Less land is available for farming and are being converted into other things, such as buildings, cities, and many more. Farmers also receive small support from the government. The government doesn’t support the farmers that much. Another reason is due to the cost of equipment. Farmers may not be earning enough income to get new & better equipment. The equipment that a farmer may be using may be outdated.
What are some alternatives to traditional farming?
Corporate farming - Large scale businesses include farming in the manufacturing process
Contract- growing - Farmer will agree to produce a specific quantity of a product to the company in exchange for supplying the farmers with tools, and etc.
Nucleus-estate - The company with a main farm will make deals with other farms to sell their products to the main farm
What is the industrial sector responsible for?
It is responsible for the production of intermediate products that are used in other industries
Give me the four components of the industrial sector
Manufacturing
Construction
Mining and Quarrying
Electricity, Gas, and Water
