GCE Agricultural Science 1990 Question 3

Question 3

Marketing of Agricultural Produce

In encouraging farmers to produce more of a particular crop, the Nigerian government has helped farmers in marketing that crop through the establishment of

  1. A.rural schools of agriculture
  2. B.markets for the sale of crops
  3. C.marketing boards
  4. D.rural extension offices
  5. E.universities of agriculture.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (marketing boards)

Explanation

Marketing boards bought crops such as cocoa and groundnut at fixed prices, encouraging production.