Module 17

2. TRUE OR FALSE
1. Agriculture is the single largest employers in the
world.
2. Many people depend on Natural resources for their
livelihood .
3. Agriculture is practiced only in the Philippines.

3. TRUE OR FALSE
4. Agriculture is the hindrance for Economic growth and
development.
5. Agriculture being the key driver of the economy in the
rural areas where most of Filipinos live.

4. AGRICULTURE SECTOR

5. The term agriculture originated from Latin words
“ager”, meaning FIELD and “cultura” signifying
CULTURE.
Field refers to soil, land or farm.
DEFINITION

6. Chief Source of Food
Source of Livelihood and Income provide Employment
Contribute to National Income/Source of Foreign
Exchange.
Foundation of stable Economy/Supplier of Raw
Materials and Consumer of Industrial Products.
IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE

7. COMPONENTS OF
AGRICULTURE SECTOR

8. FOUR SUBSECTORS
Farming
Fisheries
Animal husbandry
Forestry

9. FARMING
Farming refers to the growing of either food crops or
commercial crops:
A. Food crops - are generally intended for household
consumption, although excess production may be
sold to provide an additional source of income for
the farmers.
B. Commercial crops – are produced principally for
commerce and trade.

10. FISHERIES
Categories of Fisheries:
1.Commercial Fishing
2.Municipal Fishing
3.Aquaculture

11. COMMERCIAL
FISHING
This sector of fisheries
includes catching of fish in
marine waters with the use of
fishing boat of more than
three gross tons and beyond
the seven kilometers
shoreline limit.

12. MUNICIPAL FISHING
Fishing done in inland and
coastal areas with or
without the use of a
fishing boat of up to three
gross tons.

13. AQUACULTURE
This sector of fisheries includes
the rearing or raising under
controlled condition aquatic
products, such as fish, oysters,
mussels, sea weeds and other
aquatic resources in sea, lakes
and rivers

14. ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
Animal Husbandry – is the raising of
animals for their economic benefits
poultry.
livestock

15. FORESTRY
Forestry pertains to the caring
for and utilization of forests. It
may involve cultivation,
maintenance, and development
of forests

16. PROBLEMS CONFRONTING THE
AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

17. 1. POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL
DEPLETION
Damaging and excessive extraction of the natural
resources, together with abusive practices and
negligent behavior, result in pollution and
depletion—bringing dire consequences on the
productivity of the agricultural sector.

18. 2. INADEQUACY OF CAPITAL
Many workers in the agricultural sector
borrow money at a high interest in
order to buy seeds, fertilizers,
machinery, and other agricultural
needs. low income

19. 3. INADEQUACY OF INFRASTRUCTURE
Inadequate infrastructure is a huge
drawback for the agricultural sector.
Having a well-maintained facility is
important for storage. Farm-to-
market roads are also needed for
fast delivery of goods, especially
perishable ones.

20. 4. CHALLENGES BROUGHT ABOUT BY
CLIMATE CHANGE
Frequent occurrence of typhoons and
the incidence of El Niño and La Niña in
the country impede agricultural
activities, damage crops and fisheries,
and reduce the productivity of the
agricultural sector.

21. 5. WIDESPREAD ANIMAL DISEASES
AND EPIDEMIC
There are several diseases that
affect the agricultural sector.
Animals die because of the
diseases and epidemic caused by
bacteria and viruses

22. 6. LACK OF MODERN EQUIPMENT AND
TECHNICAL KNOW-HOW
Farmers and fishermen in the rural
areas lack modern equipment and
the appropriate technology and
technical know-how.

23. 7. COMPETITION FROM FOREIGN
PRODUCTS
The influx of foreign agricultural
products to the local market
competes with the local agricultural
products.

24. 8. LAND REFORM LAWS ARE NOT
FULLY IMPLEMENTED
The earnest dream of a farmer is to
have a land of his own. Unfortunately,
most farmers do not have their own
land. They till the land for the landlord

25. 9. LACK OF INTEREST OF THE YOUTH
IN AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Poverty in the agricultural sector
is believed to be the culprit for
lack of interest in agriculture
among the youth.

26. INSTITUTIONS
AND PROGRAMS

27. COMPREHENSIVE AGRARIAN REFORM
PROGRAM EXTENSION WITH REFORMS
(CARPER)
The CARP is based on Republic Act 6657
or the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform
Law of 1988 established during the time of
President Corazon C. Aquino. President
Benigno S. Aquino Ill, through R.A. 9700,
implemented the (CARPer), in 2009.

28. AGRI-PINOY
A strategic framework guiding the various services and programs
of the Department of Agriculture from 2011 and beyond.
Agri-Pinoy has four Main Programs.
1. Agri-Pinoy Rice Program
2. Agri-Pinoy Corn Program
3. Agri-Pinoy Livestock Program
4. High-value Crops Development Program

29. CLASP aims to reduce poverty
and improve the financial resources
of agricultural communities.

30. CBFM is the Main Strategy towards
sustainable use of forest resources in the
Philippines. It’s main program is the National
Greening Program that encourages the
Private and public sectors to help plant 1.5
billion trees in 1.5 hectares of land in the
Philippines from 2011 to 2016.

31. The PA 2020 aims to solve poverty,
achieve food security, increase the
competitiveness of the Philippines
in the world market, and preserve natural
resources to 2020.

32. AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY
It is application of techniques to control the growth and
harvesting of animal and vegetable products. One of
the example genetically modified organisms (GMO). A
GMO is an organism whose genetic material is
altered in order to increase its immunity against pests,
bad weather, and diseases.

33. DETERMINED THE CONTRIBUTIONS
OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
TO THE ECONOMY?

34. WHAT ARE FOUR
COMPONENTS OF THE
AGRICULTURE SECTOR?

35. WHAT ARE THE
CHALLENGES FACED BY
THE AGRICULTURAL
SECTOR IN LACK OF
INTEREST OF THE YOUTH IN
AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES?