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> agriculture is becoming increasingly technological depends, the european CAP has subsidized old-style agriculture which has left many regions way behind, and
by buboard 8y ago
> agriculture is becoming increasingly technological
depends, the european CAP has subsidized old-style agriculture which has left many regions way behind, and the regulatory frameworkd is so tight that, despite the fact that many countries are producing a lot of research (on GMOs for example), it's not likely to ever be used.
I wonder how big is technology adoption in Portugal
- Angostura 8y agoSo far behind that there is still a local economy based around farm work and hedgerows for wildlife.
- Jedd 8y agoBoth those things may be regarded by many people as putting them out in front.
- chicob 8y agoSubsidizing old-style agriculture has two major benefits in my opinion: i) it allows for a smoother transition towards more advanced practices without crushing regular farmers and ii) it helps containing production surpluses, which has been, historically, a major concern in the European Union. Regulations also help with avoiding surpluses, raising the bar for food safety, and have the added benefit of (arguably) fostering adaptability while giving the Union a relative protection from external markets. Regarding the technological adoption in Portugal, I guess it depends on the sector you're considering. I really can't speak for other areas, but in the case of agriculture there have been some major investments in the past that allow for more productive practices even if not supported by major breakthroughs. It's mostly automation of harvesting, adoption of new practices and new pesticides, quality control and more training.