Topic: Farming and it importance to the economy - page 4. (Read 1374 times)

Correct. Agriculture is very important because humans cannot live without agriculture and with agricultural production a country can prosper. In fact, the farming profession is the profession that is most needed by every human being, but the fact is that many farmers are suffering from the government on the ground. So it is not surprising that the challenges of being a farmer that many people currently experience are, expensive fertilizer prices, expensive pesticide prices, expensive land rentals, uncertain commodity selling prices, difficulty finding workers/laborers, harvest collectors who sometimes like to take big profits. But these problems can all be overcome with government policies, but unfortunately until now several countries in the agricultural sector still receive little attention from the government regarding the problems faced by farmers so that the agricultural sector is slow to develop.

Maybe some Genz who don't understand the important aspect of life, the ones that are used to process foods and has never for once learn to understand the importance of agricultural farming. What many of us don't understand is that farming is not all about going to a field, clear land, make ridges and sow seed and take care of the farm until it's ready for harvest. Farming involves rearing of animals, without these many home would lack protein and will be deficiency, many would not have milk to feed their babies. What about the rich men that goes commercially into farming.


Everyone can't go back to the farm, there is a lot of professions that doesn't have time to farm, you don't expect a medical doctor to farm, they don't have the time. You don't expect a nuclear researcher to farm, they have a lot to think but what the government should is to encourage people to invest in agriculture. A medical doctor can invest all his money into farming by employing people to do the work and indirectly, he will earn and producing goods will also help feed the nation and also encourage exportation. People neee to go commercial farming.

Since the discovering of crude oil in some countries that used to depend on agriculture as their major source of income, agriculture is being looked down because something new is being discovered which is generating more money. Before now most countries depends so much on agriculture, in every family you can always get a farmer, this is what the government has always look up to but right the government is not even encouraging to do more in the agricultural sectors that is why people are not having much interest on it.

The only way people can go back to agriculture which can also produce job for people is if the government can be of support to it by helping to get equipment for the production of agricultural products. One of the reasons why people don't even go into agriculture is because they no modern equipment to cover up over man power.

Actually, the Agricultural field is the most important field that all countries have if they will focus on this field it will return high rewards at the end of the day. This field can fulfill the country's needs and also if the growth of the field is getting big then it will also return good rewards to the economy because if the country starts to trade the planted fields outside of the country then the country will generate a way good revenue. It is not just about generating good revenue it is also about generating opportunities for those people who are in search of opportunities. I have seen that people are getting visas for working in fields in abroad countries and they get paid a good amount.

So, the Agricultural field provides both things it can make a country's economy stronger and can also provide opportunities to those people who need them. Well, in some countries the scene of agriculture is really bad they can not grow this field on many bases some of them farmers are not getting the latest technologies that are the basic requirement of the current time and if it is available then it is highly costly that the average farmer can not afford so government should focus on providing cheap things to the farmer so that agricultural field can grow up easily.

Yes, of course it is very important to pay attention to the agricultural sector so that the people's economy can be helped by a good agricultural sector and if they say that agriculture is the work of the poor, of course most of the farmers in their area cannot manage the agricultural sector so they are under poverty line or it could be that farmers in that area are more concerned with investing in their assets than showing off their wealth. If the agricultural sector cannot run well, of course food needs in that area will be very high and cannot be helped by food production in their area.

Be it any nation it's the backbone as if any country which doesn't prioritize agriculture or farming will be dependent on imports from other nations for their daily needs at a higher price and also it will be dependent forever unless they work on farming and expand it. Look at some countries which will never be starve because they have agricultural resource and some countries does have fertile soil and ground water but government is not supporting farming leading to losses.

I think trend is changing as you see more people are involved in farming and I have seen people leaving high paying job to take up farming and starting up their own company with organic farming and all but some are looting people at exorbitant price in the name of organic. We need more of traditional agriculture. 

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Basically,agriculture offers lots of opportunities and ease to individuals and the society at large,if there are individuals with high interest  for growth and also to lessen hunger and uncontrollable strife amongst community members,agriculture valued individuals will eventually make more income which is generated from agriculture.And it will contributes to lower levels of poverty in rural areas.

Farming/agriculture has an Important role to play for the growth of any economy of any country,Since agriculture is considered to be a provider of food, human existence depends completely on it.It provides food, employment, raw materials for industry, foreign exchange, and livestock support.
The agricultural industry is considered to be one of the biggest sources of employment.Depending on the type of farming,but it doesn't matter.Provided it has created It is a source for making money,Whether it’s working as a farmer, harvester,equipment technician and plant scientist,or any other form of employment,agriculture provides employment opportunities to a huge number of people reducing the percentage of unemployment,hardship and poverty and that's something that shouldn't be regarded with zero interests.

Agriculture is the main support for human life. The agricultural sector is basically the main means of resilience in a country, not just the military. So I really don't agree if someone says that agriculture is the work of the poor and has no respect, in fact because of them everyone can enjoy healthy food and makes people able to do their work. Can you imagine if the agricultural sector was not running well in your country? If that happens then the government will be very confused about it. In essence, agriculture is one of the sources of strength of a country.

Farming is essential in essence we can't do without food production or export in what ever way we need food production to stand strong in our society, agriculture is necessary and op used farming as an example, we have two types of agriculture for example we have the commercial and subsistence farming. I think op emphasis more on subsistence farming cause farmers like this lack the basis needs when farming and it's right for the government to look into the agriculture sector by organizing agriculture program and providing materials needed. In as much as the world is developing and people still adopting the modern development I believe agriculture will grow more to a higher dimension even with the creating of different machines.

When there is a farm,  in order to take advantage of it, there must be farmers there, and there can't be none. And when there are farmers, obviously, before they plant rice, they first have to plow the land in the field. So that the harvest of rice seeds will be beautiful.

And when the rice is good, the harvest is also good, for sure, as long as the price given to the farmers is right. The economy of a country will improve if the government itself takes the lead in supporting the farmers, and they will allocate a good program for these farmers so that they will love to plant or farm even more. That can even lead to our country exporting rice to other countries.

There's one thing that you should know about farming and the state of the country you're in right now. If the farmers are among the poorest in the country you're in, your economy's in shambles for sure.

There's no way in hell that the producers end up being the most marginalized and most poor unless some form of abuse or neglect happened along the way which led to the agriculture sector becoming the poorest. In every developed country out there, farmers are one of if not the richest as they own the land they plow and plant crops upon, they control the food supply, which need I say is something that is so vital for our survival, and they receive some of the most advanced form of assistive technology one could get for their line of work. So if you see your farmers plowing their lands with carabaos/cows instead of tractors and other advanced equipments and apparatuses, or even the mere fact that they don't own the land they till, something's severely wrong and a massive economic decline is either afoot, or is about to happen to that country. Keep that in mind. Teachers, Farmers, and Doctors shouldn't be the most marginalized and abused sector in a country.

  As a matter of fact, if there was no commercial agriculture, there would be no economy, because everyone would have to produce all their own food, which is close to a full time job. Just think. You have to have land, chickens, cows, goats, sheep, horses, (called livestock) and land to grow feed for them, and a place (a garden) to grow your vegetables, and a field to grow wheat and other grains to make bread and whatever else you want to make and eat. And a field to grow cotton or some kind fibre to make your own clothes. And you could only eat and wear what you can produce in your area. If you lived in an area that is too cold for most fruit to be grown, you would not know what subtropical and tropical fruit was, and never eat it. Just think of how the Eskimos lived in older times. The only food supply they had was what they could kill or catch in the ocean. They ate fish and seals and whales and caribou they killed on the land. You ought to go up north and try and live like that for a few yrs.) But thanks to modern commercial agriculture, you evidently don’t even have a clue about how your food gets to the store, where you just walk into any time, you want something to eat. And it comes from anywhere in the world. As well as walking into clothing stores and buy anything you want to wear.
   Farming costs play a crucial role in agricultural economics, influencing the profitability, sustainability, and overall economic viability of farming operations. Farming costs may include expenses related to insurance and risk mitigation strategies. These costs contribute to the economic resilience of farmers, helping them cope with uncertainties such as weather-related events or market fluctuations. Government policies, including subsidies, incentives, and support programs, can influence farming economics. Changes in policy, such as alterations to subsidy structures or trade agreements, may impact the overall cost structure for farmers. farming plays a vital role in providing food security, supporting economies, preserving the environment, promoting cultural heritage, and driving rural development. Its significance extends far beyond food production, making it an essential sector for sustainable development and the well-being of societies worldwide.

I think you're onto something here. Agriculture is a vital sector that has the potential to create a lot of jobs and improve food security. Well, there are a few different ways that agriculture could be developed in Nigeria. One is to focus on increasing productivity and efficiency through the use of modern technologies, like improved irrigation and fertilization techniques.

What you say is not wrong , but you should not completely blame the government if that country's agricultural sector is not performing well because there are many factors that the government cannot intervene and support the people.  Just like my country used to be an exporter of jackfruit, dragon frui ...and many other agricultural products to the chinese market . But my country's government cannot control the demand and consumption of the chinese market, so if they suddenly stop importing, even the government will find it difficult to rescue all of those agricultural products .

We like to blame the government every time we encounter difficulties, but if we are fair and analyze carefully to find the problem . We will see that there are many problems that are almost impossible to completely solve and sometimes are not entirely the government's fault.

We should not only concentrate on the ability of the government to provide farming facilities or grant loans to farmers, provide fertilizers or even give outright grants. We should also look at the willingness of the Citizens (especially the youths), to engage in farming. In my country the immediate past government concentrated in agriculture but only certain part of the country (The Northerners), embraced the gesture and the result wasn't as resounding as it ought to be. Most youths do not want to stain their hands for any reasons.

Yes, it also happened in my country. My forefathers and fathers depended on Agriculture and they flourished in almosy zero inflation country. But the government suddenly abandoned Agriculture and focused on oil and today everything has shattered.

A country that lacks everything but has agriculture to me are more wealthy and opportune to live a more comfortable life than those that depends on other natural resources for the growth of their economy. Agriculture importance cannot be overstated as it is the bedrock of survival for any nation, community and every other living things surrounded there. When you have every other source of natural resources and you don’t have food, you’ll not live long or survive for a longer time. The many opportunities in agriculture makes it important to keep and leverage on while it is very impossible to do away with it because of the infinite benefits it has to the existence of the world itself. To embrace agriculture is to embrace continuous growth, well-being and development of a nation and its people.


This is just one of the reasons why Agriculture is important to the growth and economy of a nation. A nation that has what it takes to grow through agriculture should now undermine that process as it has its long term achievements for the development and future of a nation that decides to grow themselves in it. Agriculture has to do with planting, cultivation and harvesting of food crops or cash crops for the benefits of the people which is a major source for survival for every person living in the world today. Without agriculture, a lot of privileges we enjoin as humans will be ceased and we won’t be able to survive on the face of the earth anymore. Just like the oxygen we inhale that derived from plant that helps in many ways for the growth and respiratory function in the body. Agriculture is not something to be joked with but embraced with wholeheartedly.

This is quite normal and also quite reasonable to say because we can all see that agricultural products that are so abundant in a country also have a big influence on the good and bad of the economy there. Because this can be directly felt by the community, this must be considered important by all parties so that the community can also carry out other things such as maintaining their health when they are no longer hungry and no longer lack income for a long period of time.

Any country that doesn't have policies that supports agriculture is at the risk of famine even if they are financially strong they can't import everything needed for their people. And every politicians knew that but they are not giving much priority because it doesn't put much money in their pockets when they support agricultural activities of individuals so they are not giving importance to it like they do in other kinds that involves corporates.

Without doubt, the issue of food security and the importance of agriculture is a very crucial one for any country whose interests is to pursue economic and social stability. People do look down on those who engage in farming activities but I think that has been a thing of the past and not anymore because with the advancement of technology, farming is also on the next level that even the riches are making investment into it. If you observe keenly, majority of the things we use and consume daily are product of agriculture either directly or indirectly. So, basically we can not do without farming and agriculture.

On the part of government, I think they are trying to some extent to change the narrative. Nigeria for instance was an agricultural dependent country before the discovery of crude oil and government is trying to revert back to agriculture but the transition is not yet successful despite the heavy budget allocation to the sector. Currently, one of the state governor changed his excellency tittle to farmer governor just to showcase his commitment to agriculture.

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I think it's a good move towards reviving the agriculture and farming to the state in order to improve their well-being because good food is the beginning of healthy life.

well, An agricultural product often carries the heritage of a country. In other words only regionally carries the culture of that country and many other things. Agriculture not only helps in economic prosperity but also helps in promoting a country to the world. There are many countries where a single agricultural product occupies a large part of the country's economy, thereby creating a large part of that country's economic prosperity.