Name : Sherly JewinlyProgram : 1 PISMP RBT June 2014 IntakeCourse : Waj3022 – English For
General Proficiency 1Lecturer : Madam Siti Zaritha binti Salleh
THEME
BASIC IN AGRO TECHNOLOGY
ESSAY TITLE
THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE
Civilization began with agriculture. When our nomadic ancestors began to settle and grow their own food, human society was forever changed. Not only did villages, towns and cities begin to
flourish, but so did knowledge, the arts and the technological sciences
INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE?
SUPPLY FOOD
Food as living things’ basic need
Agriculture as main source of food
Stable agricultural sector ensures a nation of food security
Food security prevents malnourishment.
SIGNIFICANCE TO INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Agricultural products as major items of export
Increase exports and decrease imports
Helps to reduce the adverse balance of payments and save our foreign exchange
FOREIGN EXCHANGE RESOURCES
Agricultural product as important source of earning a foreign
exchange
Earning of foreign exchange can provide the government fund to
invest and purchase new equipment for modern sector.
Nation’s export trade depends largely on agricultural sector
GREAT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Provide more employment opportunities
A huge amount of people involved in agriculture industry
if compared to any other sectors in developing countries
Reduce high rate of unemployment
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Employs many people that
contribute to economic
development
The rapid rate of growth in agriculture sector gives progressive
outlook and further motivation for development
National income level improved
It is crucial to develop the agriculture sector not only in the developing countries but
every country in the globe.
CONCLUSION
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