FORESTRY
AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Poverty and lack of access to resources
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Climate change and natural disasters
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Insufficient government support for agriculture
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Philippines is the most food-insecure country in emerging Asia due to its reliance on imported food to feed its expanding population, and Marcos’ self-appointment is a worrisome sign for his country’s food self-sufficiency amid a looming crisis.
Detailed explanation-2: -Climatic shocks such as floods, typhoons, and drought combined will cause serious threats to food security.
Detailed explanation-3: -The three most food insecure regions (BARMM, Region VIII, and XII) are among the seven poorest regions in the Philippines. The Bangsamoro Administrative Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), which is the poorest region in the country, is the only area that recorded food insecurity levels above 30 percent.
Detailed explanation-4: -Poverty, unemployment, or low income. Lack of affordable housing. Chronic health conditions or lack of access to healthcare. Systemic racism and racial discrimination.
Detailed explanation-5: -Poverty. Population. Change in Climatic Conditions. Inadequate distribution of food. Unmonitored nutrition programmes.