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Economics Paper 2, Nov/Dec. 2009  
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Question 10

What are the major obstacles to agricultural development in your country? 

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Observation

This question was very popular with the candidates. Majority of the candidates who attempted this question knew the requirements and gave good answers.  The overall candidates’ performance in this question was very good.

Some of the points identified by candidates to score high marks included.

Some obstacles to agricultural development are:

  • Scarcity of capital.
  • Use of out-dated methods of cultivation.
  • Use of simple crude implements due to low level of technology
  • Unfavourable climate.
  • Shortage of skilled workers
  • Diseases and pests which reduce farm output.
  • Inadequate infrastructure.
  • Unattractive returns to farmers.
  • The problem of land tenure system.
  • Inadequate storage facilities.
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