IMPORTANCE OF RUBBER FARMING IN BRAZIL
IMPORTANCE OF RUBBER FARMING IN BRAZIL Employment opportunities to the people e.g. rubber harvesters, managers of plantations, etc. Income to the harvesters hence raising their standards of living. Government revenue through taxation and licensing Foreign exchange through export of rubber and rubber products. Production of domestic and industrial items like tyres, insulators, safety boots that are sold at relatively cheaper prices to the home people. Growth of small scale out-grower schemes hence raising their standards of living. Skill acquisition by latex harvesters and processors Promotion of international trade and relations with Britain, USA, that import BRAZIL’s rubber. Promotion of agricultural research through propagation or grafting. Development of other sectors from rubber profits e.g. health, education, etc Rubber trees help in climate modification through evapo-transpiration Plantations are used as demonstration farms for study and research RELATED POSTS COMPARISON BET...