Theory question 106
Agricultural Extension(a) An outbreak of Avian influenza was reported in a locality with the possibility of the disease spreading to other parts of the country. (i) Mention three main agricultural extension methods that could be used to create awareness of the disease among poultry farmers. (ii) Which of the main agricultural extension methods mentioned in 6(a)(i) is most appropriate to create awareness among poultry farmers? (iii) Give two reasons for the choice of the extension methods mentioned in 6(a)(ii). (iv) Mention three problems that could be encountered in the use of the extension method mentioned in 6(a)(ii).
(b) Highlight five problems faced by farm managers.
(c) Name four breeds of goat found in West Africa.
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(a)(i) Individual (farm and home visits); group (meetings, demonstrations); mass (radio, TV, newspapers, posters).
(ii) The mass method.
(iii) It reaches very many farmers in many places at the same time; it is fast for urgent information; it is cheap per farmer reached.
(iv) Any three: no feedback/questions cannot be answered; some farmers have no radio/TV or cannot read; language barriers; epileptic electricity; message may be misunderstood; costly airtime.
(b) Any five: inadequate capital/credit; shortage of skilled labour; pests and diseases; unpredictable weather; price fluctuations and poor markets; high cost of inputs; poor storage and transport; theft; inadequate records.
(c) Any four: West African Dwarf; Red Sokoto (Maradi); Sahel (Desert) goat; Kano Brown; Borno White.
Choose one method in (a)(ii) and justify it.