Question 9

(a) Distinguish between the terms loan and subsidy as used in agricultural financing. (2 marks)

(b)(i) Define the term supply. (2 marks)
(ii) Use the information in the supply schedule below to draw a supply curve. (3 marks) 

Price of Cocoa (Le) Supply of Cocoa (tonne)
10,000 450
15,000 550
20,000 700
25,000 1000
30,000 1,700

(iii) Use the supply curve drawn to explain the relationship between supply and price. (2 marks) 

(c) State two advantages and two disadvantages of using farm and home visits as a teaching method in agricultural extension work. (4 marks)

(d) Mention three characteristics of agricultural produce in relation to marketing (3 marks) 

Theory

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Agricultural Science
Year
2012
Question no.
#9
Type
Theory

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