WAEC Agricultural Science 1997 Question 60

Question 60

Agricultural Extension

Dissemination of new ideas and techniques to farmers can only be effective if the agricultural extension officer

  1. A.works with existing community organisations and local leaders
  2. B.gives only financial support to the farmers
  3. C.stays only in the village where the farmers live
  4. D.gives farmers all the equipment they need to work with
  5. E.supplies farmers with input only.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (works with existing community organisations and local leaders)

Explanation

Working through local leaders and groups wins farmers' trust.