WAEC SSCE - Agricultural Science - 2010 (Objective)

Question 1 Report

Which of the following practices promote agricultural development?

growing disease-resistant crops

planting late-maturing crop varieties

banning importation of pesticides

encouraging communal land tenure system

Answer Details

Growing disease-resistant crops promotes agricultural development because it helps farmers protect their crops from being destroyed by diseases. When crops are resistant to diseases, farmers can achieve higher yields, reduce losses, and increase their income. This can lead to greater food security and economic growth. Planting late-maturing crop varieties also promotes agricultural development because it allows farmers to harvest their crops at a time when market prices are higher. Late-maturing crops take longer to mature and ripen, which means that they can be harvested later in the season when there is less supply and higher demand for the crop. This can help farmers get a better price for their crops and increase their income. Banning the importation of pesticides may not necessarily promote agricultural development because it could limit the options available to farmers for controlling pests and diseases. However, promoting the use of safer, more sustainable pest management practices such as integrated pest management (IPM) can promote agricultural development. IPM involves using a combination of techniques such as crop rotation, biological controls, and natural predators to manage pests and diseases while minimizing the use of synthetic pesticides. Encouraging a communal land tenure system can promote agricultural development by providing farmers with greater access to land. When land is owned collectively by a community, farmers who may not have access to their own land can still cultivate and harvest crops. This can increase food production, promote social cohesion, and help to reduce poverty. However, communal land tenure systems may also face challenges such as conflicting land use priorities, disputes over land ownership, and difficulties in securing financing for agricultural investments.

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