JAMB Economics 2000 Question 26

Question 26

Agriculture

One problem in the marketing of agricultural products in Nigeria is

  1. A.the seasonal nature of the commodities
  2. B.high price of the commodities
  3. C.the changing tastes of consumers
  4. D.inadequate storage facilities.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (inadequate storage facilities.)

Explanation

Without enough storage, farmers must sell at harvest when prices are low, and much produce rots.