In some places in the world the productivity of staples such as rice and wheat has reached a plateau. Neither new Strains nor fancy agrochemicals are raising the yields. Nor is there much unfarmed land left that is suitable to be bought under the plough. If global temperature continues to rise, some places will become unsuitable for farming. Application of-technology can 'help overcome these problems. Agricultural technology is changing fast. Much of this change is brought about by affluent farmers in the West Americas. Techniques developed in the West are being adapted in some places to make tropical crops more productive. Technology is of little use if it is not adapted. In the developing world, that applies as much to existing farming techniques as it does to the latest advances in genetic modification. Extending to the small holders and subsistence farmers of Africa and Asia the best of today's. agricultural practices, in such simple matters as how much fertilizers to apply and when, would lead to a greatly increased availability of food for humanity. So would things like better roads and storage facilities, to allow for the carriage of-surpluses to markets and reduce wastage.
Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?
Assumption 1 is valid. The passage highlights several critical issues indicating a future challenge in food production. These include the stagnation of yields for staple crops like rice and wheat, the limited availability of new arable land, and the projected negative impact of rising global temperatures on farming suitability. The discussion of technological applications and improved agricultural practices to increase food availability for humanity further underscores that growing enough food for future generations is indeed perceived as a challenge.
Assumption 2 is not valid. The passage does not advocate for or even mention corporate farming as a solution for food security in poor countries. Instead, it focuses on adapting agricultural technology, extending existing best practices to "small holders and subsistence farmers of Africa and Asia," and improving infrastructure such as roads and storage facilities. The emphasis is on empowering small-scale farmers rather than promoting corporate farming models.