(a) State four benefits of agriculture to the economy of West African countries. [4marks] {b). Enumerate four functions of agro-service centres in your coun...
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(a) State four benefits of agriculture to the economy of West African countries. [4marks]
{b). Enumerate four functions of agro-service centres in your country [4marks]
(c) Outline four routine tractor maintenance practices. [4marks]
(d) State two functions of each of the following parts of the farm tractor (i) three-point linkage (ii)hydraulic lever[4marks]
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(a) Four benefits of agriculture to the economy of West African countries
- It provides food for the growing population.
- It provides employment and income for a large part of the population.
- It supplies raw materials to agro-based industries.
- It earns foreign exchange through the export of cash crops and generates government revenue.
(b) Four functions of agro-service centres
- Supply farm inputs such as improved seeds, fertilizers and agrochemicals.
- Hire out farm machinery and equipment to farmers.
- Provide extension/advisory services and training.
- Provide credit facilities and assist in marketing farm produce.
(c) Four routine tractor maintenance practices
- Check and top up the engine oil level regularly.
- Check and top up the radiator coolant/water.
- Check the tyre pressure and adjust it correctly.
- Grease and lubricate moving parts, and clean/replace the air filter.
(d) Two functions of each part of the farm tractor
(i) Three-point linkage:
- It attaches (hitches) mounted implements to the tractor.
- It raises and lowers the mounted implements and transfers their weight to the tractor for stability.
(ii) Hydraulic lever:
- It controls the raising and lowering of mounted implements.
- It regulates and controls the depth of operation of the implement.
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