Agriculture is dying. This is a sad reality of the country. Agricultural land is being developed into industrial areas, shopping malls and subdivisions. Farmers are growing old and their children have shifted into other careers. The agriculture industry has not progressed in ages. Many of our agricultural schools are producing office-oriented workers who would much rather do paper work than help improve the agricultural sector of the country. Not to mention the many horror stories of corruption at the Department of Agriculture. Even if the Philippines is primarily an agricultural country, we have not done anything to ‘cultivate’ this sector. In the sixties, we were ahead in Asia. Students from different countries came here to study agriculture and its technology. But what happened? They are now better than us. Somehow, we lost in the race
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Agriculture Technology
Modern farms and agricultural operations work far differently than those a few decades ago, primarily because of advancements in technology, including sensors, devices, machines, and information technology. Today’s agriculture routinely uses sophisticated technologies such as robots, temperature and moisture sensors, aerial images, and GPS technology. These advanced devices and precision agriculture and robotic systems allow businesses to be more profitable, efficient, safer, and more environmentally friendly.
The Business of an Agricultural “Way of Life”
Agriculture is both a way of life and a business. It is a way of life to, possibly, all participants, but it is a business to only some. Large-scale “commercial farms” clearly act like businesses. Many of those farm operators may also view their business as a desirable way of life. On the other hand,“rural residence farms” are hobbies that operators must subsidize with earnings from off-farm sources.
Modernization Cause and effect
Modernization has become an integral part of society because it is necessary for the economic development of the people. As a result, we can see lots of cities proliferating across the countries located in different continents. They are connected by broad roads crisscrossing the land, however, increased modernization or in other words, urbanization entails own advantages and disadvantages. They are as follows:
Positive and negative effects of modernization
Modernization has become an integral part of society because it is necessary for the economic enhancements of the people. As a result, we can see lots of cities proliferating across the countries located in different continents. They are connected by broad roads crisscrossing the land, however, increased modernization or in other words, urbanization entails own advantages and disadvantages. They are as follows:
Positive effects of modernization:
Enhanced medical facilities: The immediate impact of modernization is felt on the general health of the population. Due to the presence of hospitals and qualified doctors, medical help is away at an arm’s length for the people. Surgery and medicines available at the local hospital can treat patients suffering from varieties of diseases.
Smart cities: Modernization is responsible for creating smart cities wherein close circuit TV cameras are installed at every road intersection to monitor the traffic. They house educational institutions of higher learning that impart rational and scientific thinking. Students graduating from the universities and colleges participate in research and business to improve the quality of life of the people. Smart cities are equipped with modern transport system such as Metro trains carrying millions of passengers from one place to another. Efficiency is the concept used in enhancing the quality of the life of the citizens.
Negative effects of modernization:
Change in culture: Increased modernization has led to the creation of new technologies that go a long way in changing the socio-economic structure of the society. People by nature tend to maintain the status quo which is challenged by the new generation. New ideas lead to a novel outlook on life however they are opposed by the traditionalists leading to conflict in the society.
Deforestation: Increased urbanization has led to the cutting of trees and forests resulting in the disappearance of the greenery. Wild animals are losing their habitats due to modernization as they attack humans encroaching into their areas. Balanced approach is the need of the hour or else the whole planet will become uninhabitable in the future
Pollution: Clearing of the forest has resulted in the loss of trees which in turn increased pollution level of the environment. Moreover, the setting up of manufacturing industries has worsened the problem. Countries have introduced legislation but they are not effectively implemented because of corruption and economic problems.
Income disparity: Modernization has led to a huge gap between haves and the have not’s. As a result, a certain section of the population is agitated with the economic policy of the governments leading to a rise in crime and the political movements.
Conclusion: It is important for people to use the concept of modernization is a constructive manner. Instead of focusing on uneven development, a holistic approach should be carried out to get the desired results.
Agriculture
Agriculture is known to be one of the most significant economic activities. It involves the production of plants, livestock, fiber, fuel and more by utilizing natural resources such as water and land. The term agriculture is broader than it is commonly anticipated to be. It includes forestry, fishery, livestock and most importantly crop production.
Agricultural Modernization 