(a) Write the full meaning of the acronyms of the following non-governmental agricultural organizations: (i) WARDA; (ii) IITA; (iii) FAO; (iv) ILCA.
(b) Mention six ways in which agriculture is of benefit to rural communities.
(c) List four liming materials used in agriculture.
(d) Give four examples of sedimentary rocks.
Explanation
(a) Full meaning of acronyms of non-governmental agricultural organizations
WARDA - West African Rice Development Agency/Association IITA - International Institute for Tropical Agriculture FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization ILCA - International Livestock Centre for Africa
(b)Ways in which Agriculture is of benefit to rural communities
Provision of food Provision of medicinal herbs Creation of market for local/industrial goods Provision of materials for shelter Provision of employment Provision of means of transportation/beast of burden/work animal Provision of income/revenue for farmers Provision of raw materials for cottage industries
