WAEC Agricultural Science 2003 Question 59

Question 59

Marketing of Agricultural Produce

The activities of middlemen may cause the following problems except

  1. A.reducing the profit margin of farmers
  2. B.artificial scarcity of produce
  3. C.inflation of prices
  4. D.inadequate storage facilities.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (inadequate storage facilities.)

Explanation

Middlemen often hoard and raise prices; they do not cause a lack of storage.