Agricultural economics and extension

Question 1 of 10

Farmer-based organisations help farmers to

A. avoid extension B. compete against each other C. stop farming D. buy inputs and sell produce together

Question 2 of 10

Diffusion of innovations among farmers usually begins with

A. government only B. laggards C. everyone equally D. innovators and early adopters

Question 3 of 10

The law of diminishing returns in farming means

A. adding more of one input eventually gives smaller extra output B. output always rises equally C. inputs are useless D. output falls immediately

Question 4 of 10

Agricultural extension services

A. build roads B. collect taxes C. teach farmers new and improved methods D. sell land

Question 5 of 10

Farm credit helps farmers to

A. avoid farming B. buy inputs and equipment C. reduce output D. sell land

Question 6 of 10

Agricultural extension officers mainly

A. build roads B. buy all farm produce C. collect taxes D. teach farmers new and improved practices

Question 7 of 10

An extension method where a farmer's field is used to show a new practice is a

A. poster B. lecture C. radio talk D. demonstration

Question 8 of 10

When the supply of tomatoes rises sharply in the main season, prices usually

A. rise B. fall C. stay the same D. double

Question 9 of 10

The four factors of production are

A. buyers, sellers, banks and markets B. seed, water, sun and soil C. land, labour, capital and entrepreneurship D. crops, animals, tools and roads

Question 10 of 10

The law of supply and demand determines

A. soil type B. rainfall C. farm produce prices D. seed colour

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