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What is primarily emphasized in the design of modern cropping systems?
What is primarily emphasized in the design of modern cropping systems?
What encompasses all aspects of livestock systems?
What encompasses all aspects of livestock systems?
What percentage of Filipino workers are involved in agriculture?
What percentage of Filipino workers are involved in agriculture?
What is the primary contribution of agriculture to the Philippine economy?
What is the primary contribution of agriculture to the Philippine economy?
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What is considered the main agricultural enterprise in the Philippines?
What is considered the main agricultural enterprise in the Philippines?
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What role does the agricultural sector play for industries?
What role does the agricultural sector play for industries?
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What percentage of the total agricultural output does agribusiness account for?
What percentage of the total agricultural output does agribusiness account for?
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Which factor is NOT considered when designing cropping systems?
Which factor is NOT considered when designing cropping systems?
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What is a significant effect of high relative humidity on food processing in the Philippines?
What is a significant effect of high relative humidity on food processing in the Philippines?
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What percentage of households in the Philippines consume rice according to the National Nutrition Survey?
What percentage of households in the Philippines consume rice according to the National Nutrition Survey?
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Which department collaborates with the Department of Interior and Local Government to enforce food safety regulations?
Which department collaborates with the Department of Interior and Local Government to enforce food safety regulations?
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What is one major challenge for food safety in the Philippines mentioned in the content?
What is one major challenge for food safety in the Philippines mentioned in the content?
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How does consumption affect exposure to food safety hazards?
How does consumption affect exposure to food safety hazards?
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Which document outlines the sanitary rules and regulations for food safety enforcement?
Which document outlines the sanitary rules and regulations for food safety enforcement?
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Which process is essential in the efforts to improve food safety according to various government agencies?
Which process is essential in the efforts to improve food safety according to various government agencies?
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What is the average per capita intake of rice stated in the National Nutrition Survey?
What is the average per capita intake of rice stated in the National Nutrition Survey?
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What percentage of chicken broiler production includes the operation of chicken hatcheries?
What percentage of chicken broiler production includes the operation of chicken hatcheries?
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Which of the following best defines agricultural literacy?
Which of the following best defines agricultural literacy?
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Why is agricultural education important for students?
Why is agricultural education important for students?
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Which misconception about agriculture does NOT commonly arise?
Which misconception about agriculture does NOT commonly arise?
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Agricultural literacy enables individuals to:
Agricultural literacy enables individuals to:
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What sector represents the highest percentage in chicken broiler production?
What sector represents the highest percentage in chicken broiler production?
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What is a consequence of agricultural misconceptions?
What is a consequence of agricultural misconceptions?
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Which agricultural sector accounted for 19.8 percent of production?
Which agricultural sector accounted for 19.8 percent of production?
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What is one of the indications that suggests gaps in the Philippine food control system?
What is one of the indications that suggests gaps in the Philippine food control system?
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Which aspect of the Philippine food control system is identified as inadequate?
Which aspect of the Philippine food control system is identified as inadequate?
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How can Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) help the agricultural sector?
How can Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) help the agricultural sector?
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What role does improving ICT services to farmers have in addressing food issues?
What role does improving ICT services to farmers have in addressing food issues?
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What is one of the results of inadequate governance in the food safety sector?
What is one of the results of inadequate governance in the food safety sector?
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Which of the following is cited as a consequence of foodborne diseases?
Which of the following is cited as a consequence of foodborne diseases?
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What does ICT encompass in the context described?
What does ICT encompass in the context described?
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Which challenge is NOT explicitly mentioned in the context of the food safety situation in the Philippines?
Which challenge is NOT explicitly mentioned in the context of the food safety situation in the Philippines?
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What is the use of ICT in agriculture commonly referred to as?
What is the use of ICT in agriculture commonly referred to as?
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What significant launch occurred in 2007 related to e-agriculture?
What significant launch occurred in 2007 related to e-agriculture?
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How many members are part of the e-Agriculture Community as of now?
How many members are part of the e-Agriculture Community as of now?
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What is one of the main benefits of the 'E-Agriculture Strategy Guide' published by FAO and ITU?
What is one of the main benefits of the 'E-Agriculture Strategy Guide' published by FAO and ITU?
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What kind of data is NOT mentioned as being collected through ICT in agriculture?
What kind of data is NOT mentioned as being collected through ICT in agriculture?
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Which international organization played a key role in the formation of the e-Agriculture initiative?
Which international organization played a key role in the formation of the e-Agriculture initiative?
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What is one of the services facilitated by ICT in the agriculture sector?
What is one of the services facilitated by ICT in the agriculture sector?
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Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the e-Agriculture Community of Practice?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the e-Agriculture Community of Practice?
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Study Notes
Cropping Systems
- Cropping systems represent all cropping sequences practiced over space and time based on technology.
- Historically, cropping systems are designed to maximize crop yields.
- There's a modern focus on incorporating social, economic, and environmental (ecological) concerns into cropping system design.
Livestock Systems
- Livestock systems encompass all aspects of the livestock commodity supply chain.
- This includes livestock distribution, production systems, consumption and production estimates, and the people involved in livestock production.
Agriculture
- Agriculture is the science of cultivating soil, harvesting crops, and raising livestock.
- Activities related to plants and animals are part of agriculture .
- The agricultural sector provides raw materials needed by industrial sectors.
Importance of Agriculture in the Philippines
- Agriculture plays a vital role in the Philippine economy, employing roughly 50% of the workforce.
- It contributes approximately 22% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
- Agribusiness, a significant part of the Philippine economy, accounts for 70% of total agricultural output.
- Agriculture contributes to 1/3 of the national income, benefiting traders, processors, retailers, and other groups.
- The dominant agricultural enterprise is crop cultivation, followed by chicken broiler production, agricultural services, and hog farming.
Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural engineering plays a critical role in agriculture, supporting plant and livestock systems.
Agricultural Literacy
- Means having the ability to think critically about the impact of agriculture.
- Agriculturally literate individuals understand and demonstrate basic knowledge of agriculture, food, fiber, and natural resources.
Importance of Agricultural Literacy
- Raises awareness of diverse career opportunities beyond traditional farming in fields like business, science, engineering, food production.
- Challenges misconceptions about agriculture such as GMOs, chemical use, "factory farms" and the role of agriculture in climate change.
Factors Affecting Food Safety in the Philippines
- The country's high relative humidity and heavy rainfall make it crucial to maintain hygienic storage conditions for food processing businesses.
- Maintaining dry food processing equipment and storage areas reduces the risk of spoilage microorganisms.
- Consumption patterns play a significant role in food safety hazards, influencing the likelihood of health issues.
- Rice is a staple food in the Philippines, consumed by 94.8% of households, with an average intake of 290 grams per person.
Food Safety Issues and Challenges in the Philippines
- The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), collaborating with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Health (DOH), enforces food safety and sanitation rules, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance through the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (Presidential Decree No. 856, 1975).
- These agencies collaborate to conduct research, monitoring, and documentation of food-related diseases.
- However, gaps exist in the Philippine food control system, including potential issues in food laws, analytical capability, inadequate governance, and challenges in responding to food safety concerns.
Communication and Information Technology
- Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) encompass a broad range of communication technologies such as the internet, wireless networks, cell phones, computers, software, and social media.
- ICTs play a critical role in bridging the digital divide and promoting economic and social development.
- Improved extension of ICT services to farmers can enhance the use of global open data for agriculture and nutrition, facilitating solutions for food security, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture.
- Diverse innovations in the agriculture sector have leveraged ICTs. These include commodity and stock market information and analysis, meteorological data collection, advisory services to farmers, and early warning systems for disaster prevention.
- e-Agriculture refers to the application of ICTs in agriculture.
- In 2007, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) launched the e-Agriculture Community of Practice, an online platform for sharing knowledge and experiences about ICTs in agriculture.
- In 2016, the FAO and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) released the 'E-Agriculture Strategy Guide: Piloted in Asia-Pacific Countries' to aid countries in developing national e-agriculture strategies.
e-Agriculture
- The e-Agriculture Community of Practice has over 15,000 members from 170 countries and territories.
- The E-Agriculture Strategy Guide, developed by the FAO and ITU, provides a framework for countries to create effective e-agriculture strategies.
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Explore the essential aspects of cropping and livestock systems as they relate to agriculture. This quiz covers the historical significance, modern challenges, and economic importance of agriculture, particularly in the Philippines. Test your knowledge on how these systems can contribute to sustainable development.