Prospects of mechanization in agriculture - SS1 Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 2
In which ways can technical education benefit farmers?
By teaching them to play musical instruments
By providing knowledge on machinery repair
By training them in culinary arts
By offering courses on painting and sculpture
What can be a drawback of promoting large-scale farming?
Increased efficiency
Greater access to machinery
Reduced biodiversity
Lower crop yields
Which of the following is NOT a financial empowerment strategy for farmers?
Offering affordable loans
Providing grants for agricultural machinery
Increasing property taxes
Providing subsidies for equipment purchases
What is the main goal of mechanization in agriculture?
To reduce land holdings
To increase labor requirements
To decrease efficiency
To enhance productivity
How can agricultural cooperatives help farmers adopt mechanization?
By promoting traditional farming methods
By reducing taxes on machinery
By collectively purchasing and sharing expensive machinery
By offering free training in music
Describe the role of subsidies in encouraging farmers to invest in mechanization.
What are the key benefits of providing technical education to farmers and technicians in the context of agriculture?
Explain how land consolidation can lead to increased mechanization in agriculture.
Discuss the potential challenges associated with promoting large-scale farming for mechanization.
How does land tenure security influence farmers' decisions to adopt mechanized farming practices?