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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