Question 10

(a) State the law of diminishing returns in agricultural production. (2 marks)

(b) The table below shows the relationship between quantities of fertilizers used and the corresponding yields of sorghum.

Quantity of fertilizer (Bags) Sorghum yield (kg)
0 8
6 30
12 50
18 90
24 140
28 170
32 190
36 200
40 200
46 190

(i) Use the table to draw an input-output graph (3 marks) 
(ii) Explain the relationships between fertilizer input and sorghum yield. (2 marks)

 (c) Enumerate four functions of an agricultural extension agent. (4 marks)

(d) State five benefits of commodity boards in the marketing of agricultural produce in West Africa. (5 marks) 

Theory

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Agricultural Science
Year
2012
Question no.
#10
Type
Theory

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