Agriculture refers to the production of food and fiber and other

goods through farming and forestry. It encompasses a wide variety of specialties

that brought development to the early civilizations. Development of agricultural
techniques has steadily increased agricultural productivity, and the widespread
diffusion of these techniques during a time period is often called an agricultural
revolution. In the past century, due to the rise of technology, Agriculture gained
improvements that enhanced itself but also the economy of a country particularly,
here in the Philippines.
Most citizens live in rural areas that's why as of 2017, 27.7% of the
Filipino workforce still support themselves through agriculture. A way to revitalize
and modernize the country’s agriculture sector is through agripreneurship. This
puts forward the concept of agriculture as no longer limited to mere production
but one that can be fortified by entrepreneurship. When agriculture becomes an
attainable source of income for rural communities, these areas can also begin to
develop in terms of other industries. When this happens farmers can no longer be
susceptible to malnutrition or scarcity of raw materials, they can now buy food and
at the same time sufficient food supplies will drive prices down. The Philippines can
begin to have food that is sufficient and accessible to everyone. Many sectors
depend on agriculture to provide raw materials. When the Philippines can produce
high-quality raw materials internally, the need to export these materials will no
longer exist. Creating a strong agricultural sector can in fact lead economic progress
through export. Due to sheer number of workers in the agricultural industry, many
of whom fall below the poverty line, improving their lives through the development
of their industry can positively contribute to the reduction of poverty. By
transferring entrepreneurial knowledge and skills to the agricultural industry with
the guidance of the government, many Filipinos are able to improve their income
and savings.
Since agriculture employs many people it contributes to economic development.
As a result, the national income level as well as people’s standard of living is
improved. The fast rate of development in agriculture sector offers progressive
outlook as well as increased motivation for development. Hence, it aids to create
good atmosphere for overall economic development of a country. Therefore,
economic development relies on the agricultural growth rate.