Agriculture Quote by Norman Borlaug
“Contrasting sharply, in the developing countries represented by India, Pakistan, and most of the countries in Asia and Africa, seventy to eighty percent of the population is engaged in agriculture, mostly at the subsistence level.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Food and Agriculture Organization, 1975
In many Asian and African nations, 70‑80% of people farm at a subsistence level, highlighting widespread poverty.
In simple terms: Most people in developing regions farm to survive.
Key Takeaway
Address subsistence agriculture.
Themes
poverty
agriculture
development
Mood
concerned
serious
Type
economic
developmental
When to use this quote
- rural development
- policy reform
- agricultural aid
Key Concepts
food security
economic disparity
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can lift subsistence farmers?
- How can technology reach remote farms?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑rooted systems is complex; political will varies.
