WAEC Agricultural Science 1995 Question 22

Question 22

Pasture and Forage Crops

Which of the following is not a reason for preferring rotational grazing to continuous grazing?

  1. A.Avoiding build-up of livestock pests
  2. B.Obtaining uniform quality of herbage
  3. C.Encourage persistence of desired species
  4. D.Breaking the life-cycle of some pests
  5. E.Avoiding excessive amount of organic manuring.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (Avoiding excessive amount of organic manuring.)

Explanation

Manure from grazing animals is useful; avoiding it is not a reason.