Theory question 101
Agricultural Development(a) Name six Government and four Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) that are involved in the improvement of agricultural production in West Africa.
(b) Mention five ways in which Non-Governmental Organisations contribute to agricultural productivity in West Africa.
(c) Explain briefly six ways by which the application of science and technology has helped to boost crop production in your country.
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(a) Government (any six): Agricultural Development Projects (ADPs); River Basin Development Authorities; Bank of Agriculture/NACB; Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation; NALDA; research institutes (IAR, NCRI, CRIN etc.); Ministries of Agriculture; National Seed Service; Fadama project
NGOs (any four): FAO; IITA; WARDA/AfricaRice; ICRISAT; World Vision; Catholic Relief Services; Sasakawa Global 2000; Oxfam; farmers' cooperatives
(b) Any five: research into improved varieties and breeds; funding extension and training; supply of inputs and credit; control of pests and diseases; rural infrastructure (water, roads, clinics); farmer education and awareness; marketing support
(c) Any six: improved high-yielding/resistant varieties by breeding; fertilizers; pesticides and herbicides; irrigation; mechanisation; better storage and processing; improved cultural practices (spacing, rotation); weather forecasting; tissue culture/biotechnology
Real organisation names; explain each science and technology point.