WAEC Economics 2015 Question 27

Question 27

Agriculture

One reason for low agricultural productivity in most West African countries is that

  1. A.farmers are not capable of cultivating cash crops
  2. B.it does not provide income to farmers with large families
  3. C.farmers find it difficult getting help from financial institutions.
  4. D.it is not the only source of raw materials for agro-based industries.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (farmers find it difficult getting help from financial institutions.)

Explanation

Without credit, farmers cannot buy fertiliser, machines or improved seed.