JAMB Economics 2010 Question 38

Question 38

Agriculture

Government can boost agricultural output in Nigeria primarily by

  1. A.embarking on buffer stock programmes
  2. B.placing embargo on food importation
  3. C.granting subsidies on farm inputs
  4. D.placing farmers on monthly income.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (granting subsidies on farm inputs)

Explanation

Subsidies make fertiliser, seeds and tools cheaper, so farmers can produce more.