Waec Agricultural Science 1988 Past Questions and Answers

Question 61:

• WAEC 1988

The best method of introducing a new herbicide to rural farmers is through

A. Mass media
B. Circular letters
C. Farmer's cooperative
D. Group meeting with farmers
E. Demonstartion

Question 62:

• WAEC 1988

List and discuss briefly eight factors that militate against the developement of commercial agriculture in Nigeria.

Question 63:

• WAEC 1988

(a) What does mechaniztion mean in Agriculture?
(b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of mechanization?
(c) State and discuss briefly four limitations of mechanization in Agriculture?

Question 64:

• WAEC 1988

Write short notes on the effects of the following farm practices on soil: (a) bush burning, (b) fertlizer application (c) grazing (d) crop rotation

Question 65:

• WAEC 1988

(a) State six major uses of land in Nigeria (b) Discuss briefly five factors affecting land availablility for agricultural production