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WAEC Agricultural Science 1988 Question 59

Question 59

Marketing of Agricultural Produce

Which of the following is a reason for often marketing harvested crops immediately after harvest?

  1. A.There is the lack of storage facilities for harvest crops
  2. B.Crops cannot be processed immediately
  3. C.Much more income is generated by early sale
  4. D.Pests attack only harvested crops
  5. E.The crops will get spoilt soon after harvest.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (There is the lack of storage facilities for harvest crops)

Explanation

Without storage facilities, farmers are forced to sell soon after harvest, even at low prices.