Agricultural Science

Most agricultural policies do not benefit rural communities because?

A. they aim at benefiting the national economy B. of poor implementation C. of lack of foreign exchange to import…

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When the government provides subsidies in agriculture?

A. farm inputs are made available to farmers at reduced prices B. farmers obtain loans from agricultural banks C. farmers…

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A major problem of grains storage in the rain forest zone of West Africa is high?

A. temperatures B. solar radiation C. wind speed D. humidity Correct Answer: Option D - humidity

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The major export crops produced in the West African sub-region include?

A. coffee, pepper, tomato and groundnut B. cotton, cassava, coffee and ginger C. cocoa, rubber, groundnut and cotton D. cocoa,…

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Subsistence agriculture mainly involves?

A. high capital input on the farm enterprise B. food production on large scale farms C. food production using family…

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The best method of introducing a new pesticide to rural farmers is through?

A. farmers co-operatives B. circular letters C. demonstration D. field trips Correct Answer: Option C - demonstration

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The activities of middlemen may cause the following problems except?

A. reducing the profit margin of farmers B. artificial scarcity of produce C. inflation of prices D. inadequate storage facilities…

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Farm records are important for the following reasons except?

A. supplying information for future planning B. determining profit and loss made on the farm C. assessing the quality of…

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The major advantage of inbreeding in animals is that it?

A. increases hybrid vigour B. increases multiple births C. eliminates undesirable traits D. reduces the number of meals needed in…

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The resulting calf from crossing white fulani with a muturu cow is a?

A. kuri B. keteku C. ndama D. bororo Correct Answer: Option B - keteku

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