Question

The more widespread aspect of the globalisation of agriculture is the entry of multinationals into this sector as sellers of agricultural inputs such as seeds, pesticides and fertilisers. Over the last decade or so, the government has scaled down its 'agricultural development programmes and agricultural extension' agents have been replaced in the villages by agents of seed, fertiliser and pesticide companies.
Based on the given passage, answer the following question :
(a) How is agriculture becoming more commercialised? 

Hint:

Commercialisation of agriculture can be defined by a shift from subsistence farming to a system driven by profit and sale in the market.

Answer 1

The passage indicates that agricultural extension agents have been replaced by the agents of multinational companies. These agents now work as the primary source of information for farmers regarding seeds, fertilizers and pesticides.
These agents are interested in selling more of their products, which indicates that the agricultural system is now being driven more and more by profit.