WAEC Agricultural Science 2012 Question 1

Question 1

Agricultural Development

Agricultural production in West Africa can be improved by the following practices except the

  1. A.use of modern farm implments by farmers.
  2. B.legislation of communal land holding system.
  3. C.application of proven agricultural research findings.
  4. D.supply of improved seeds and livestock to farmers.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (legislation of communal land holding system.)

Explanation

Communal land holding causes fragmentation and insecure tenure, so making it law would not improve production.