WAEC Agricultural Science 2024 Question 26

Question 26

Land Preparation and Cultural Practices

The correct sequence of land preparation for the cultivation of yam is

  1. A.clearing → stumping → ploughing → harrowing → ridging.
  2. B.ploughing → clearing → harrowing → ridging → stumping.
  3. C.clearing → harrowing → ploughing → stumping → ridging.
  4. D.ploughing → stumping → clearing → ridging → harrowing.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (clearing → stumping → ploughing → harrowing → ridging.)

Explanation

Clear, remove stumps, plough, harrow, then make ridges.