Question

Over the past 10 years, Country A has needed fewer and fewer farmers even though its population is growing and its economy is doing well. What is the most likely reason Country A needs fewer farmers? A. People in Country A are eating less and less each year. B. People have started making fun of farmers, so no one wants to farm anymore. C. Improved technology in agriculture means it takes fewer farmers to produce the food the country needs. D. This situation is impossible because countries always need more farmers.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Improved technology in agriculture means it takes fewer farmers to produce the food the country needs.

Explanation:

The development of farming equipment has caused a reduction in the need for manual labor. Machines such as combine harvesters allow for vast amounts of farm work to completed in a short period. It also helps with extensive commercial farming which means there are bigger farms and fewer farmers. The Green Revolution in the mid-1900s saw the development of high yield variety crops that were stronger and more reliable. While more fertilizer and water is needed, people are not.