Philosophy

of
Agriculture
by: Neste Joy Baluca
Agricultural philosophy is a discipline
that critiques the philosophical Introduction
framework underlying agricultural
decision- making, often used to
guide land use decisions.

Agrarianism, a view associated with

love, exploration, and wisdom is one
of the many philosophical or
normative frameworks used to guide
agricultural decisions.
Here are some Examples of Agriculture
Crop Production -involves cultivating plants
for food, fiber, or other
purposes, including stable
like wheat, rice corn, and
soybeans, as well as
speacialty crops like fruits,
vegetables, herbs and
spices.
 Livestock Farming
-it involves raising animals
for various purposes, such as
meat, dairy products and
eggs.
Organic Farming
- focuses on producing food and
other agricultural products using
methods that minimize synthetic
inputs and enhance soil health.
 What is Utilitarian Approach?
It prioritizes maximizing societal welfare and
happiness through practices that maximize
happiness and utility for the greatest number of
people.
Examples:
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Crop Selection
-prioritizes factors like market
demand, nutritional value and
resource requirements to maximize
economic value, food security and
resource efficiency.

Pest Management
-it evaluates benefits and harms
of methods like chemical
pesticides, biological controls
maximize yields and minimize
environmental impacts.
 What is Libertarian Approach?

It promotes individual freedom, limited

government intervention and property
rights protection, advocating for minimal
government intervention in economic
affairs.
Examples:
Deregulation
-in agriculture, reducing
bureaucratic hurdles, streamlining
permitting processes, and allowing
farmers to make their own
decisions without excessive
government interference.

Property rights Protection

-it advocates for robust legal
frameworks to safeguard farmers
rights to own, use and transfer
their land.
What is Egalitarian Approach?
The egalitarian approach in agriculture
promotes fairness, equality, and social
justice in the distribution of agricultural
resources, aiming to address
inequalities and ensure equal access to
opportunities.
Examples:

Gender Equality and Womens Fair Trade and Pricing

Empowerment
-it promotes gender equality by ensuring
equal access to resources, decision- -it ensures farmers receive
making power, and opportunities for fair compensation for their
women, addressing discrimination and product and labor.
promoting land rights.
What is Ecological and System Approach?

The ecological approach in agriculture

promotes holistic, sustainable practices
that enhance ecological health,
biodiversity, and long-term sustainability by
considering the interconnectedness of
agricultural components within a larger
ecosystem.
Examples:

Permaculture
Permaculture is a sustainable
design approach that uses
ecology, agriculture, and design
principles to create self-
sustaining systems, promoting
efficient resource use and
harmonious plant-animal-
structure integration.
 Sustainable Water
Management
The ecological approach in
agriculture promotes sustainable
water management through
efficient irrigation techniques,
conservation measures, and
drought-tolerant crop varieties to
minimize water wastage and
environmental impact.
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