Question 60
Agricultural ExtensionMost farmers in Nigeria are hesitant in adopting new farming techniques because they
- A.are poor and cannot afford to take risks
- B.do not trust the extension worker
- C.do not accept anything that comes from the government
- D.are too old-fashioned to adopt new ideas
- E.are afraid of the market instability
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (are poor and cannot afford to take risks)
Explanation
Poor farmers cannot risk losing a harvest on an untested method, so they wait.