Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
T A B L E 1.3. Life Spans and Infant Mortalities in Three Countries
The Philippines
Ecuador
United States
Parents expected life span
69.3 years
71.9 years
77.1 years
Mortality rate per 1000 newborns
24.2
24.5
6.4
Source: Nationmaster.com.
QUESTIONS
1. One of the differences between our three farmers is the level of their education.
Discuss what importance you think this may have on their farming situation.
What might this have to do with willingness to accept new farming practices?
2. Why is a $0.10 difference in the amount received per kilogram for grain important
in the United States but not in Ecuador and the Philippines.
3. Comparing the situation of Donio, A
´
da and Octavio, and Steve, what one change
in Donio's situation might significantly improve his life?
4. If Donio had access to all of Steve's equipment, what affect would it have on his
farming success assuming all other things remained the same?
5. If Aida and Octavio had access to all of Steve's equipment, would it have any affect
on their farming success?
6. In terms of the crops grown, considering the situation of A
´
da and Steve, what
might Donio try to improve his diet?
7. Compare and contrast the family size, income, and education level for the three
farmers, that is, Donio, A
´
da, and Steve.
8. What condition of the land farmed might be most important in determining the
types of tools used by Donio as compared to those used by A
´
da?
9. Contrast the animals and the conditions under which they are raised by the
three farmers.
10. Compare the future prospects for the three farmers.
REFERENCES
1. Farm
Trial
First
Cropping
Leave
Farmers
Speechless.
Available
at
http://www.
panaynews.com.ph/archives/1002/news6.htm.
2. Getting the Hard Facts. IBON Facts and Figures, 28(24) (31 December 2005):2 - 9.
3. Rice Sufficiency Fight Seen to be Decided in Bedroom. Philippine Daily Inquirer, June 13,
2006, p. B8.
