Question

The more widespread aspect of the globalisation of agriculture is the entry of multinationals into this sector as sellers of agricultural inputs such as seeds, pesticides and fertilisers. Over the last decade or so, the government has scaled down its 'agricultural development programmes and agricultural extension' agents have been replaced in the villages by agents of seed, fertiliser and pesticide companies.
Based on the given passage, answer the following question :
(a) How is agriculture becoming more commercialised? 

Hint:

Commercialisation of agriculture can be defined by a shift from subsistence farming to a system driven by profit and sale in the market.

Answer 1

The passage indicates that agents of multinational companies have supplanted agricultural extension agents. These company agents now serve as farmers' principal information source for seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides. This focus on product sales by these agents suggests an increasing profit-driven dynamic within the agricultural system.