Intro :
Why is it crucial to give the sector attention in the
Philippines?
• To ensure food security and cut back on importing food.
• To increase exports and create jobs in order to promote development.
• To assist rural areas and encourage a wealth distribution that is more equitable.
• To promote environmentally friendly farming methods that maintain long-term
land productivity
• To encourage industry-wide research and innovation that will improve farming
practices and increase output.
Giving this sector the attention it deserves in the Philippines entails giving it political
support, financial backing, and research funding. Growth, food security, and
environmental preservation would all benefit from this. The Philippines can encourage
development, create jobs, and lessen poverty by giving agricultural priority. Additionally,
it can support higher food exports while
Purpose
Following are some reasons why the Philippine agricultural sector should
be given priority:
* To provide food security through efficient and productive farming
methods.
* To encourage economic growth by increasing employment and exports.
* To encourage rural development and raise rural residents' quality of
living.
* To safeguard the natural resources of the Philippines and stop
environmental deterioration.
* To enhance agricultural practices and increase productivity via research
and innovation.
The Philippines can thus work towards accomplishing its objectives of
economic development, food security, and environmental protection by
prioritizing the "farming sector".
Person 1: Julie
The Philippines is very dependent on agriculture as it provides a huge part of the
country economy
-if in the Philippines doesn't continue invest to agriculture, it could lose its
competitive advantage in global market
- The Philippines country is the could government become Should the - our
country will buyers Why We a producer that continue not to invert because the
producer. be rich because we will be a producer and the other countries will buy from
us different products from us.
Person 2: Vanna
The economy of the Philippines will greatly improve if we could prioritize our
farming sectors
if we could prioritize our farming sectors, the economy of the Philippines will
greatly improve.
Environmental protection prioritizing farming sectors will promote of sustainable
farming methods - With less dependency on food imports the country will have
increased self-sufficiency allowing it to reduce dependence
on foreign currency and therefore lowering food prizes
Farmers will be able to invest in more advanced equipment and
technology allowing them to be more productive and efficient with their work
Person 3: Khrisha
Prioritizing sustainable agriculture, we can have a significant impact I on the
environment, animals, and people
If we prioritize the farming sector, it can contribute to poverty alleviation and
sustainable economic growth and development, especially in the least -developed
countries.
Is that raising agricultural productivity per unit of land can be the main engine of
agricultural growth?
and all measures to increase productivity will need exploiting, such as increasing
yields, diversification to higher value crops, and developing value chains to reduce
marketing coats
Person 4: Angel
Prioritizing farming sectors leads to an increase in agricultural, supply for
consumption
If we prioritize the farming sector, then the agricultural supply for consumption
will increase.
Social benefit. Increase production of agricultural supply for consumption caters
to the growing demand for food and agricultural goods, benefiting society as a whole.
Health benefits: Increased agricultural production contributes to a greater source
of oxygen, essential for human wellbeing.
Person 5: Angelo
Agriculture is an integral part of the Philippines' economy and a pillar of our
nation's wellbeing.
If the government prioritizes agriculture and provides sufficient funding to
farmers, we will be producers and no farmers will suffer losses.
there would be no poor farmers and we are one of the producers in all of Asia, if
the government Focuses on Agriculture
Person 6: Jyllainna
Agriculture plays a key role in protecting the country's environment, as it helps
protect land from being overused for other purposes
If agriculture is not properly managed, it can lead to the overexploitation of land
resources. Cause harm to ecosystems
Synthetic fertilizers and pesticides have the capacity to damage the surroundings
through contaminating water materials and endangering nearby natural world.
The probability of herbal screw ups like flooding, droughts, and wildfires also can
upward push because of negative land management, which
Person 7: Raindel
Enhancing the Philippines Economy and Food Security Through investments in
Agriculture.
If the government were to prioritize agriculture with substantial investment, it
could stimulate economic growth and enhance food security, benefiting both. the
nation's economy and its citizens.
Government investment in agriculture can boost the economy, ensure food
security develop rural areas enhance exports support sustainable generate income,
and improve le practices, promote innovation. resilience to climate change.
By investing in the to create job agricultural sector, the government will be
opportunities and seduce unemployment.
Person 8: Lei
Agriculture provides employment to a large portion of the population, and investing
in this sector can lead to increased income, reduced rural poverty, and overall economic
development.
If governments prioritize the farming sector through targeted financial support, like
subsidies for inputs and fair pricing for agricultural products, it can empower small-scale
farmers and boost their income, thus reducing poverty and improving livelihoods
Poverty Reduction: Ultimately, prioritizing the farming sector through targeted
financial support can help lift small-scale farmers out of poverty, contributing to a
reduction in overall poverty rates in the country. This has a positive impact on the
nation's socioeconomic development.
Improved Livelihoods: Increased income from farming enables small-scale farmers
to afford better healthcare, education for their children, and other essential services.
This, in turn, leads to an overall improvement in their quality of life and livelihoods.
Person 9: Allen
The farming sector. important to the Philippines, as it provides raw minerals for
other industries.
If the Philippines doesn't have enough raw minerals, it will face crisis of Scares
resources and decline in economic growth
Decreased supply of raw minerals can also negatively impact infrastructure projects
and investments, leading to decline in economic growth enough raw materials,
Philippines experts will
Without be limited resulting earning s and foreign debts. decrease reduction in its
foreign exchange ability to pay off foreign depts.
Person 10: Chelsea
Exporting agricultural goods can boost a country's foreign exchange earnings,
strengthen its international trade position, and create opportunities for global market
access and trade partnerships.
If governments prioritize the farming sector by enhancing access to markets and
value chains, it can boost agricultural exports and foreign exchange earnings.
Market Expansion: By improving access to markets, farmers can sell their products
to a wider audience, both domestically and internationally. This expanded customer
base can lead to increased sales and higher revenues.
Economic Diversification: A thriving farming sector, coupled with increased
exports, can contribute to economic diversification. It reduces a nation's reliance on a
single industry or sector, making the economy more resilient to economic fluctuations.
CONCLUSION
Overall, the use of farming region needs to be prioritized for lots types of
motives, together with meals protection, economic growth, help for
sustainable agriculture, and environmental protection. The Philippines can
guarantee a shiny and long-lasting future for its humans by way of
demonstrating more interest in, sources for, and financial support for this
important area