Theory question 102
Farm Machinery and MechanisationDiscuss briefly eight advantages of agricultural mechanisation in Nigeria.
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Model answer
Any eight: operations done quickly and on time; larger areas cultivated; higher yields and output; reduces drudgery and health hazards; reduces labour cost in the long run; makes farming attractive to youths; encourages commercial/large-scale farming; better quality work (e.g. even ploughing, precise planting); supplies raw materials for agro-industries; increases farmers' income; frees labour for other work; makes difficult jobs (deep ploughing, stumping) possible
Explanation
Eight distinct points, each with a short explanation.