Questão 659207

Text related to items from 16 to 25.

1 Globalization: The globalization of all aspects of the food

and fiber system is having a sudden and surprising impact on

American agriculture. Profound changes are seen worldwide

4 from competitive markets around the world, from diseases

not limited to national boundaries, to population growth and

evolving diets. These changes have led to a dramatically new

7 trade environment, threats of exotic diseases and pests to

domestic production, and international controversies over the

use of biotechnology. To remain competitive, the food and

10 agriculture sector needs to take these developments into

consideration.

Information Access and Communication: The explosion of

13 information technology, the worldwide use of the Internet,

and the major advancements of cyberspace communications

are changing the way private industry, government, and

16 individuals conduct daily business. Vast amounts of

information soon will be available in “real time,” more

people from around the world will be able to retrieve the

19 information, and advanced computer software will make the

information more useful and meaningful. Advancements in

communication technology offer benefits and opportunities

22 for everyone involved in the American food and agriculture

sector.

Workforce: A very important employment issue is the need

25 to recruit and retain a highly skilled and technically well

trained Federal workforce. The relatively low U.S.

unemployment rate makes recruitment highly

28 competitive. This competitive environment is expected to

require more employer emphasis on recruitment, retention,

student employment, upward mobility, and training/retraining

31 programs. The public sector will need to recruit a diversity of

people and to maintain a highly qualified and technically

competent workforce. Expanding job opportunities for

34 women and minorities in science and engineering will help to

tap the Nation’s human potential.

Technology: Advances in technology — such as

37 bioengineering, precision agriculture, remote sensing, and

decision modeling — can enable agricultural production to

enhance nutrition, protect the environment, and continue to

40 make the food supply safe. Biotechnology offers great

promise for increasing production efficiency, improving food

quality, and enhancing nutritional value. However, concerns

43 about genetically modified organisms (GMO) have had a

marked impact on international exports of affected

commodities, and prompted questions about the potential

46 benefits and risks. Precision agriculture, remote sensing, and

decision modeling will increase production efficiency and

mitigate adverse environmental impacts on agriculture.

49 Public concern about food safety has led to new rapid

detection technologies that, when fully implemented, will

make the food supply increasingly safer.

Internet: < http://www.ars.usda.gov/aboutus/docs.htm?docid=1800> (with adaptations).

Based on the previous text, judge the following items.

The use of biotechnology is thought to be an undeniable advancement as far as global changes are concerned.