My father was always busy all the time, he never shown any weaknesses to us. He went daily to farm to maintain and prepare our farm to be able to attain a good harvest. However, prices of agricultural commodities went down as our import increased. Small scale farmer was the first victim of non essential importation. In fact , we are agricultural country but we face many mishandling and distribution of that goods.
The idea of farm to table was not impossible if a good sector must prioritize its community and give the financial help they needed. Yes, subsidies in seeds, fuel and fertilizers are there but it is not helpful at all...because as the prices increases the commodity value decrease.
Im not against with the mechanization of agriculture, but the thing is are we financially and physically prepared from that progress. Those who can afford modern machine are thr only one to benefit. Sad