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State colleges and universities in the provinces would also be helpful in determining the necessary
linkages as they “know first-hand what type of industries related to agriculture that can be established in
their areas based on current activities, and potential from various factors like water and soil resources,
climate and location, and markets.”

However, what differentiates the current “fourth agricultural revolution” with past technological
revolutions is the required degree of social responsiveness amidst the effort of boosting productivity and
enhancing efficiency.

As Dar also emphasized, “let us not forget establishing sustainability and resiliency every step of the
way.” 

The industrialization process should not only be sustainable and resilient but also inclusive with the
formation of social enterprises integrated in the process to ensure the inclusive involvement and benefits
for the marginalized.

Attuned with the perspective of social responsiveness is an earlier account by Rose and Chilvers (2018)
and they aver: “Indeed, some studies argue that agricultural societies may be changed, or “re-scripted,” in
undesirable ways, and there is precedent to suggest that wider society may be concerned about radical
new agricultural technologies. We therefore encourage policy-makers, funders, technology companies,
and researchers to consider the views of both farming communities and wider society.” 

As the aforementioned are simply saying that innovation should be socially responsible, a balanced policy
between technology and social responsibility would be key in promoting sustainable agriculture.

It is high time to supplant backward agriculture with forward looking approaches and the responsible
adoption of appropriate technologies.