JAMB Economics 2004 Question 20

Question 20

Agriculture

Government's involvement in agricultural business in Nigeria is most manifested in the

  1. A.establishment of farm settlements in each state of the federation
  2. B.establishment of credit guarantee schemes for small-scale farmers
  3. C.formation of farmers' cooperative societies
  4. D.procurement and distribution of fertilizers
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (procurement and distribution of fertilizers)

Explanation

Government's most visible role in farming has been buying fertilizers and distributing them to farmers, often at subsidised prices.