WAEC Agricultural Science 2009 Question 23

Question 23

Farming Systems

Bush fallowing is necessitated by

  1. A.population increase
  2. B.reduction in soil fertility
  3. C.cost consideration
  4. D.rural-urban migration
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (reduction in soil fertility)

Explanation

Land is left to rest (fallow) because cropping has reduced its fertility.