(a)(i) The law of supply in agriculture states that the higher the price, the greater the quantity of produce that will offered for sale and vice versa.
(ii) Example of a supply schedule for maize
Price (N) | Quantity of Maize Supplied |
10 | 80 |
8 | 60 |
6 | 40 |
4 | 20 |
Example of supply curve for maize(b) Causes of change in supply of an agricultural produce are: (i) changes in price of commodity. (ii) changes in t cost of production (iii) changes in the technique of production. (iv) the effect of weather. (v) the effect of taxation ( shift in consumption by consumers. (vii) change in demand. (viii) change in distribution / marketing channels.