Theory question 101
Agricultural DevelopmentDiscuss eight problems of agricultural development in Nigeria and suggest one possible solution to each of the problems.
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Any eight problems, each with a matching solution:
Land tenure/shortage – enforce Land Use Act, make land available
Lack of credit – cheap loans, agricultural banks, cooperatives
Scarce/costly inputs – subsidies, timely distribution of seeds and fertilizer
Poor storage and processing – build silos, processing plants
Poor transport – build and maintain rural roads
Poor marketing/low prices – guaranteed minimum prices, cooperatives, marketing agencies
Illiteracy and weak extension – adult education, more extension workers
Pests and diseases – supply pesticides, research into resistant varieties
Lack of rural amenities/rural–urban drift – provide water, electricity, health care
Low mechanisation – tractor hiring services
Unstable government policies – consistent policies
Pair every problem with a realistic solution.