To evaluate which statements are not true about contemporary societal effects of agricultural practices, let's analyze each one:
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Farmers in less developed countries are more likely to grow crops for illegal drugs instead of food crops.
- This statement can be considered somewhat true, as some farmers in less developed countries do grow illegal drug crops (like coca or opium poppy) due to higher profitability compared to food crops. However, whether they are "more likely" to do so than grow food crops can vary significantly by region and context.
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The role of women in agriculture has increased more in developed countries than in less developed countries.
- This statement is likely not true. In less developed countries, women often play a crucial role in agriculture, and their participation is increasing. In developed countries, while there is a rise in women farmers, the agricultural sector is more mechanized and professionalized, making the increase less pronounced compared to the essential roles women continue to play in LDCs.
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Farmers in LDCs growing cash crops for consumers in MDCs instead of food for local people.
- This statement is generally true. Many farmers in less developed countries often grow cash crops (like coffee, tea, or cotton) intended for export to more developed countries, sometimes at the expense of growing food for local consumption.
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Less developed have a growing demand for meat, as well as convenient and processed foods (western diet).
- This statement is true. As countries develop and urbanize, there is often an increase in demand for meat and processed foods that align with Western dietary patterns.
Based on this analysis, the statement that is most likely not true is:
The role of women in agriculture has increased more in developed countries than in less developed countries.
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