WAEC Agricultural Science 2018 Question 2

Question 2

Farm Machinery and Mechanisation

Which of the following statements is not a reason for providing tractor-hiring services to farmers? To

  1. A.encourage farm mechanization.
  2. B.increase the area of land to be cultivated.
  3. C.increase the cost of production.
  4. D.boost food production.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (increase the cost of production.)

Explanation

Tractor hiring is meant to lower costs and raise output, not to raise costs.