...to be able to get their needs from their agricultural endeavors. This research concentrates on the agricultural methods which have been developed by the government. The advancement of agricultural methods has led to higher production in the U.A.E The United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) is one of the Arabian Gulf countries with a pioneering position on the Arabian Gulf, has achieved great revenues from the oil and gas which discovered there in the early 1960s. In spite of this wealth, this country's location in a dry desert results in a shortage of fertile land. Most of the land is covered with "SAND" or immature soil which is not suitable for agriculture. Fortunately, with the profits coming from oil exports and the foundation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (M.A.F.), the country has started a process of developing its agriculture to provide the demands of its increasing population and the need for agricultural production .but; we can say that investing money does not necessarily mean a problem is solved. We shall look seriously at the government's efforts to know if it is succeeding and to answer certain questions. How efficient were the old or “primary" agricultural methods use of water? What have been the immediate effects for agricultural production in view of the country's rising population? Over the last three decades? With the government's support and developed agricultural methods, have farmers got higher production? Is the government convinced with the production...
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...1968). They began to gather, then cultivate and settle around, patches of cereal grasses and to domesticate animals for meat, labor, skins and other materials, and milk. The earliest civilizations all relied primarily on cereal agriculture. Cultivation of fruit trees began three thousand years later, again in the Middle East, and vegetables and other crops followed (Zohari 1986). Cultivation of rice began in Asia about 7000 years ago (Stark 1986). HISTORICAL BACKGROUND In 1884 Arnold Toynbee coined the phrase ‘the Industrial Revolution’ to describe the great changes in the organization, methods and productivity which took place in late eighteenth-century England. Not surprisingly historians soon dubbed the parallel changes in agriculture ‘the Agricultural Revolution’ … approximately 1760 and 1820 the farming of this country underwent and equally abrupt and radical change (Grigg, 1967). As humans began to form permanent settlements and gave up traveling in search of food, agriculture was born. The foods we eat, the clothing we wear, the materials we use in our everyday lives is agriculture. The term agriculture refers to a wide variety of things, it is the science, art and occupation of cultivating the soil, producing crops and raining livestock. Agriculture refers to financing, processing, marketing, and distribution of agricultural products, farm production supply and service industries. This new way of providing food and other raw materials developed slowly, but because it made...
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...Chase Linto English 12 Mrs. Borowski Agriculture has helped lives of many throughout the time it was started. Agriculture is the production of crops, livestock, and or poultry. Without agriculture, or farming, then the world would have major setbacks from what it is today. Alabama Agriculture is mostly known for making cotton, livestock such as sheep and cows, and poultry, or dairy products. Farmers have been more help to civilization than most people think. Cotton is used to make clothes with its soft structure. Cotton is a fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or a seed-bearing capsule, and it has been around since at least 5000 BC. It was mostly likely to be originated in Mexico and modern day Pakistan. Now it is the most widely used natural fiber cloth in clothing. Cotton has been and always will be an important natural crop that has been around since the beginning of agriculture and it will never be beaten by another natural fiber. In Alabama, cotton was, and still is, the driving economic force in the creation of Alabama Livestock is another very important part of life. Livestock in agriculture is basically animals that are bred and raised for multiple things, such as food, fiber, and labor. Livestock is a huge resource for food, such as chicken with eggs and it has been huge change since livestock. Before livestock started in 15,000 BC from Asia domesticating dogs, people had to hunt for their food. The problem with this is that the most active...
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...Scenario of Agriculture in India Agriculture in India is a major economic sector and it creates plenty of employment opportunities as well. India agriculture has an extensive background which goes back to 10 thousand years. At present, in terms of agricultural production, the country holds the second position all over the world. In 2007, agriculture and other associated industries such as lumbering and forestry represented around 16.6% of the Gross Domestic Product of the country. In addition, the sector recruited about 52% of the entire manpower. Regardless of the fact that there has been a gradual slump in its contribution to the gross domestic product of the country, India agriculture is currently the biggest industry in India. On the whole, it has a key role in the socioeconomic growth of the country. In terms of agricultural contribution, the following states in India are the most developed states: • Punjab • Uttar Pradesh • Madhya Pradesh • Haryana • Bihar • Andhra Pradesh • Maharashtra • West Bengal All these states play a key role in the agrarian development of India. The total arable territory in India is 1,269,219 km2, which represents about 56.78% of the overall land zone of the country. Arable land in India is diminishing because of continuous strain from an ever-increasing number of inhabitants and growing urbanization. The overall water surface area of the country is 31440 km2 and the country experiences a mean yearly...
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...economic security continues to be predicated upon the agriculture sector, and the situation is not likely to change in the foreseeable future. Even now, agriculture supports 58% of the population, as against about 75% at the time of independence. In the same period, the contribution of agriculture and allied sector to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has fallen from 61 to 19%. As of today, India supports 16.8% of world’s population on 4.2% of world�s water resources and 2.3% of global land. And per caput availability of resources is about 4 to 6 times less as compared to world average. This will decrease further due to increasing demographic pressure and consequent diversion of the land for non-agricultural uses. Around 51% of India’s geographical area is already under cultivation as compared to 11% of the world average. The present cropping intensity of 136% has registered an increase of only 25% since independence. Further, rain fed dry lands constitute 65% of the total net sown area. There is also an unprecedented degradation of land (107 million ha) and groundwater resource, and also fall in the rate of growth of total factor productivity. This deceleration needs to be arrested and agricultural productivity has to be doubled to meet growing demands of the population by 2050. Efficiency-mediated improvement in productivity is the most viable option to raise production. The country recorded impressive achievements in agriculture during three decades since the onset of green revolution...
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...Agriculture, growth and poverty reduction This paper was produced by the Agriculture and Natural Resources Team of the UK Department for International Development (DFID) in collaboration with Anne Thomson of Oxford Policy Management, Oxford. The authors are grateful to the UK Food Group for their additional contributions and comments. The paper reflects work in progress towards the development of new thinking on agricultural policy in DFID. It does not necessarily reflect the views and policy of DFID. This (working/supporting) paper is intended to stimulate public discussion. It is not necessarily DFID or UK Government policy. October 2004 Contents Executive Summary...................................................................................................... 3 1. What is the issue? .................................................................................................... 4 2. Agriculture, growth and poverty – what we know of the relationship ............................ 5 2.1 The context – the state of world poverty............................................................... 5 2.2 Agriculture’s recent performance – a picture of mixed progress............................... 7 2.3 Agricultural growth and poverty reduction – the evidence....................................... 9 2.4 Understanding how increased agricultural productivity reduces poverty ................. 10 3. Emerging issues and questions................................................
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...Republic of the Philippines LAGUNA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY Siniloan (HOST) Campus Siniloan, Laguna Integrity, Professionalism, Innovation Integrity, Professionalism, Innovation COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE March 20, 2016 DR. LOLITA L. BEATO Dean of the college of Agriculture LSPU, Siniloan Sir / Madam; I would like to request the approval of my thesis title which I intended to conduct and complete under the BSAgEd curriculum. The proposed title and the objectives are the following: Title: PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY THE PARTNER AGENCIES IN HANDLING ON-FARM-TRAINING OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION IN LSPU, SINILOAN CAMPUS AY:2015-2016 General Objective: This study aims to determine the problems encountered by the partner agencies in handling On-Farm-Training of Agricultural Education in LSPU, Siniloan Campus AY: 2015-2016. Specific Objectives: 1. To present the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of: 1.1 Age 1.2 Gender 1.3 Years in service 1.4 Educational attainment 2. To identify the company profile of partner agencies in terms of: 1.1 Length of service 1.2 Location 1.3 Services offered 3. To determine the behavior of students in terms of their: 3.1 Attitude 3.2 Interest 3.3 Time 4. To identify the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities in handling On-Farm-Training in Agricultural Education. 5. To determine the solutions applied by...
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...ability, skills and desirable attitudes which are needed in everyday living (Salandanan, 1998). In this study, it refers to the component of TLE which was assessed to come up with the output of the study. Evaluation. It is a term used to determine the value of thing, and to assess performance (Universal Thesaurus and Dictionary). In this study, it is a term used on how the respondents foresee the subject Agricultural Arts and it is one of components which were assessed by the respondents. Horticulture is the branch of agriculture that deals with the art, science, technology, and business of growing plants. It includes the cultivation of medicinal plants, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, sprouts, mushrooms, algae, flowers, seaweeds and non-food crops such as grass and ornamental trees and plants. It also includes plant conservation, landscape restoration, landscape and garden design, construction, and maintenance, and arboriculture. Inside agriculture, horticulture contrasts with extensive field farming as well as animal husbandry. Teaching Competencies. In this study, this term refers to the capability and skills of the teacher. It is considered as the system of action varied in form and content but directed toward learning (Dagoon 2003). It is in the performance of these...
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...Every one of us depends, either directly or indirectly, on agriculture for our survival. It is easy to forget the Urban-industrial society relies on the food surplus generated by farmers and herders and without agriculture there would be no cities, universities, factories, or offices (Bychkov 211). Agriculture is the cultivation of domesticated crops and the raising of domesticated animals to produce food, feed, drink, and fiber (Bychkov 211). Agriculture has been the principal of humankind throughout history. Even today agriculture remains the primary activity in many countries throughout the world. In fact agriculture is the employment for about 40 percent of the world’s working population. In parts of Asia and Africa, more than 75 percent of the labor force is dedicated to agriculture (Bychkov 211). When it comes to the classification of agriculture, it comes down to the categories of Commercial Agriculture and Subsistence Agriculture. Commercial Agriculture is the large scale production of crops for sale, intended for widespread distribution to wholesalers or retail outlets. On the other hand, Subsistence Agriculture is the food production to supply the minimum food and materials necessary for a family or a community to maintain survival (Bychkov 214). When considering the two classes of agriculture one can see the main differences between commercial agriculture and subsistence agriculture are the physical environment, geographic locations, and cultural practices...
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...SPECIAL ISSUE Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 25 (Acts No. 13) REPUBLIC OF KENYA KENYA GAZETTE SUPPLEMENT ACTS, 2013 NAIROBI, 25th January, 2013 CONTENT Act— PAGE The Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority Act, 2013 lkikNONAL COUNCIL. FOR LAW REPORTING 183 RECEIVED 1 3. E33x 1.044; 0'3 00 VOROBi. 712694 2719231 PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTER, NAIROBI THE AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY ACT No. 13 of 2013 Date of Assent: 14th January. 2013 Date of Commencement: 25th January', 2013 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section PART I—PRELIMINARY 1—Short title and commencement. 2—Interpretation. PART II—ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY 3—Establishment of the Authority. 4—Functions of the Authority. 5—Board of the Authority. 6— Powers of the Authority. 7—Conduct of business and affairs of the Authority. 8—Delegation by the Authority. 9—Remuneration of members of the Board. 10— The Director General. 11—Organization of the Secretariat of the Authority. 12—Staff. 13—The common seal of the Authority. 14—Protection from personal liability. 15—Liability for damages. PART III—FINANCES OF THE AUTHORITY 16—Funds of the Authority. 17—Financial year. 18—Annual estimates. 19—Accounts and audit. 20—Investment of funds. 184 No. 13 Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority 2013 PART IV—POLICY GUIDELINES ON DEVELOPMENT, PRESERVATION AND UTILIZATION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 21—Land development guidelines. 22—Rules on...
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...Agriculture: the cience, art, or occupation concerned with cultivating land, raising crops, and feeding, breeding, and raising livestock; farming. Sentence: Alberta has a lot of agriculture. Believing: to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so. Sentence: He started believing Connor’s lie. Calendar: a table or register with the days of each month and week in a year. Sentence: I marked my calendar for my friends birthday. Descriptive: having the quality of describing; characterized by description. Sentence: He gave a very clear description about the killer face. Emergency: a sudden, urgent, usually unexpected occurrence or occasion requiring immediate action. Sentence: He was in the emergency room for 6 hours. Fifteen: a cardinal number. Sentence: My sister is fifteen years old. Genuine: possessing the claimed or attributed character, quality, or origin; not counterfeit; authentic; real. Sentence: He was genuinely speaking. Height: extent or distance upward. Sentence: My height is “5 7”. Grieve: to feel grief or great sorrow. Sentence: She grieved over his death for three years. Inconvenience: an inconvenient circumstance or thing; something that causes discomfort, trouble. Sentence: Molly apologized for the inconvenience. Lesgislature: a deliberative body of persons, usually elective, who are empowered to make, change...
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...Topic: Agriculture Personal notes Outline: * Land Reform & Econ Dev * Explaining the poor performance of African Agric * Assessing the Impact of Agric Policy Reforms * Exploiting the synergy between price and non-price factors 1. Land Reform * Means alot: redistribution/reclamation/reforestation & policies affecting land * For us – narrow focus. SO: redistrib of prop /land rights for benefit of landless / tenants and farm labourers * Agrarian refors – embraces improvement in tenure and agric organisation Property rights: * Establishment or PR system is nb public good * Large info on benefits from public invest in securing and maintaining prop rights to land: in Afr is one of most nb assets Land Tenure: * Must change if agric g and improvement is to happen * Set of rights to det who owns land and who has rights to use and how it be used * Issues: marriage, inheritance, sale, mortgage, size of farming, operation, water, pasture, and tenancy * Types: Communal, Pvt/Freehold, State * Communal most popular Issues in communal land system: * Use and conservation given degradation, agroforestry, cultivation * Security of tenure & investment – what you control determines level of your investment into land * Exclusivity of tenure – if not exclusive use, and you cant control mgt of – not invest * Land as asset for credit – if not own/control, not get finance * Fragmentation/Subdivision...
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...Unit 5 Agriculture– Basic Vocabulary and Concepts Create flash cards for the following terms. Each term should have its own card with the definition/explanation on the back, including one real world example. Economic Activities 130-131 1. Primary Sector 2. Secondary Sector 3. Tertiary Sector | 4. Post-industrial societies 5. Quaternary sector 6. 5 Countries with large % of primary | 7. 5 Countries with large % of secondary 8. 5 Countries with large % of tertiary | Origin and Spread of Ag 131-136 9. Agriculture 10. Religious impact 11. Hunters and gathers 12. Neolithic Revolution 13. Agricultural hearths 14. NR changes 15. Patriarchal systems 16. Matriarchal systems | 17. Vegetative planting 18. Vegetative hearths 19. Seed agriculture 20. Seed Hearths 21. Animal Domestication 22. Hearths 23. Innovations in Seed Ag | 24. Columbian Exchange 25. Eastern Hemisphere items 26. Western Hemisphere items 27. Second agricultural Revolution 28. Enclosure 29. Crop rotation 30. Seed drill 31. How did 2nd AR lead to Industrial Revolution? | Major Ag Regions 136-142 32. Subsistence agriculture 33. Commercial agriculture 34. Agribusiness 35. % of farmers (LDC v MDC) 36. Use of machinery impact 37. Scientific advances 38. Farm size (LDC v MDC) 39. Intensive subsistence 40. Wet or lowland rice 41. Shifting cultivation 42. Intertillage 43. Pastoral nomadism | 44. Nomadism 45. Extensive subsistence...
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...further our evolution and sustain global society. Throughout history, our relationship with agriculture has influenced our ability to cultivate crops and thus influencing the success of survival, evolution and our global community. With the basic essentials, water, soil and seeds we are able to produce food, through agriculture to maintain our society. Agriculture is a relatively new human innovative rapidly spreading across the world only 10,000 to 12,000 years ago, during the agricultural revolution (Diamond 1999, Montgomery 2007, Price & Gebauer 1995, Smith 1995). We have become completely reliable on our watersoil systems to produce vegetation for human beings as well as livestock. As society has developed into an agriculturally dependent society in the last ten millennia so has the complexity of urban civilization with increasing intellectual achievements and new advances. Its evident that agriculture defines our modern society but it also has negative impacts on our natural resources, some of these factors include: deforestation, soil degradation and climate change. Our human population in growing rapidly and with this there has been an increasing food demand. To meet this nutritional requirement, terrain has been altered to be suitable for agricultural use. Every year forests are cleared on a mass scale, often resulting in damage to the quality of the land. In fact, “ agriculture is the leading cause of some 75 percent of global deforestation. If rates of deforestation continue...
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...Zambia’s agriculture has the potential of enhancing economic growth and reducing poverty. Good agricultural policies and a well performing agricultural sector translates into significant improvements in the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employment generation, and broadens the country’s tax base since the livelihoods of the majority of Zambians depend on agricultural-related activities such as farming. The sector, if well developed, should contribute significantly to welfare improvement. In the colonial period, the government paid particular attention to provinces which were accessible by railways and also to large estate farmers within these provinces. After independence, attempts were made to redress the imbalance between these provinces and the less accessible ones. This essay sets to highlight certain agricultural policy considerations which were taken into account in the evolution and development of Zambia’s post independence. It will further indicate which policy direction the author would have taken if he were part and parcel of the Zambian team responsible for policy formulation. In trying to discuss this, the author will start by defining what an agricultural policy is, highlight agricultural policy considerations in the post independence regime of the Second Republic (1964-1991) and also the policy direction the author would have taken if he were part and parcel of its formulation and draw a conclusion. An agricultural policy usually comprises a...
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