El futuro de la agricultura
“En las últimas décadas, la agricultura española ha experimentado una transformación silenciosa pero profunda.
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El futuro de la agricultura
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- Topic
- Sustainable agriculture
- Learning goal
- Evaluate sustainable farming as an alternative to industrial production
- Grammar focus
- subjunctive with evaluation · aunque + subjunctive · relative clauses
- Length
- 171 words
- Reading time
- 1.4 min
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English translation▾
In recent decades, Spanish agriculture has undergone a quiet but profound transformation.
A new generation of young farmers is returning to the countryside with the conviction that it is possible to obtain a good harvest without exhausting the land.
Unlike the industrial model that prioritizes immediate yield, these producers favor sustainable practices their grandparents already knew.
These include crop rotation, the use of native seeds, and efficient irrigation systems that make use of every drop of water.
It is likely that this trend will not only improve food quality but also revitalize villages that were on the brink of abandonment.
Although some experts doubt that the artisanal model can compete with large-scale operations, the data suggest that consumers are willing to pay more for products that respect the environment.
What was once considered a step backward is now perceived as the only path toward a viable agricultural future in which the land remains fertile for the next generations.
Key vocabulary
Comprehension check
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Writing prompt
Compare industrial and sustainable farming, using evidence and explaining your preferred approach.
Speaking prompt
Explain which practices the young farmers use and why the text presents them as viable.
Answer key and explanations
Immediate yield
Industrial agriculture prioritizes immediate yield.
They return to the countryside and use sustainable practices
They return to the countryside and choose crop rotation, native seeds, and efficient irrigation.
Pay more for sustainable products
Consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products.