WAEC Agricultural Science 2009 Question 58

Question 58

Farm Management and Records

How would an individual proposing to start a farm obtain estimates of yields, prices and cost needed in preparing a budget?

  1. A.From his past experience
  2. B.By trial and error
  3. C.From agricultural officers or local farmers
  4. D.From books written about overseas farms
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (From agricultural officers or local farmers)

Explanation

A new farmer has no records, so he should ask extension officers and nearby farmers.