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16 October 2014

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A High Percentage of People Employed in Agriculture

A high percentage of people employed in agriculture is a good indication that a country is still developing. Why is this? Put the puzzle together to understand the wider picture. Choose the pieces of the puzzle that you think contribute to a high percentage of people working in agriculture. There are six correct pieces to choose. Simply click the buttons to choose each piece of the puzzle.

			Poverty Poverty Farms in developing countries are not as mechanised and a lot more people grow their own food.				Trade People in developing countries earn more money from selling agricultural goods than from selling manufactured products.
			Poor education system Working in agriculture is not a high wage occupation and trade revenues from selling agricultural goods are low.				Conditions People in developing countries prefer to work outdoors rather than in offices.
			Poor healthcare system Countries where the major employer of workers is agriculture struggle to afford a basic healthcare system.				Money Agriculture pays better money than office or factory work. People can also be their own boss.
			Little industrialisation Industry tends to pay higher wages and so if there were industrial alternatives, fewer people would settle for working on the land.				Working habits People in developing countries prefer to work outdoors rather than in offices.
			Subsidies People are paid to live in rural areas and work in agriculture so that the cities are not overcrowded.				Little trade Agricultural goods tend to be of low value and so would earn the country very little in revenue.
			Cultural Farms are passed down the generations within families. Agriculture is seen as a family business and tradition.				Health People prefer to work in agriculture because it means they can grow their own food. The food is healthier than food bought in shops.

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