(a ) State five objectives each (i) of Farm Settlement Scheme and (ii) Agricultural Development Programme. (b) State roles of cooperative organisations in a...

(a)(i) Five objectives of the Farm Settlement Scheme

• To reduce rural-urban migration by making farming attractive and rewarding to young school leavers.
• To modernise agriculture through the use of improved inputs, mechanisation and better farming techniques.
• To provide gainful employment for youths and reduce unemployment.
• To increase the production of food and industrial raw materials.
• To serve as demonstration centres where surrounding farmers can learn improved practices.

(a)(ii) Five objectives of the Agricultural Development Programme (ADP)

• To increase food production and raise the income of small-scale farmers.
• To provide rural infrastructure such as feeder roads, boreholes and storage facilities.
• To make improved inputs (fertilizer, improved seeds, agro-chemicals) available to farmers at the right time.
• To provide effective extension services and technical advice to farmers.
• To carry out adaptive research suited to the local farming conditions.

(b) Roles of cooperative organisations in agricultural production

• They provide credit and loans to member farmers at low interest rates.
• They buy farm inputs in bulk and supply them to members at cheaper prices.
• They market members produce collectively, thereby securing better prices.
• They provide storage and processing facilities for members produce.
• They educate members on improved farming methods.
• They provide farm machinery and equipment for members to hire.