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GCE Agricultural Science 1989 Question 1

Question 1

Marketing of Agricultural Produce

Peasant farmers sell almost all their produce immediately after harvesting because

  1. A.stored produce would be lost to pests
  2. B.there are inadequate storage facilities
  3. C.stored produce lose their quality
  4. D.the produce are perishable
  5. E.the prices offered for stored produce are low.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (there are inadequate storage facilities)

Explanation

Peasant farmers have no good stores, so they must sell soon after harvest.