IN A FREE MARKET ECONOMY, THE RATIONING OF SCARCE GOODS IS DONE PRINCIPALLY BY
A. the government B. business organizations C. the price mechanism ✓ D. consumers The answer to the question is: C. the price mechanism In a free market economy, the rationing of scarce goods is principally done by the price mechanism. This means that the…
RUBBER (Hevea braziliensis)
Rubber is the only popular latex crop which produces white sticky liquid used in plastic industries. It belongs to the plant family, euphorbiaceae. Land preparation: The land is cleared, stumping is done and the land may be levelled or…
PEPPER (Capsicum spp)
Pepper is a spice crop which adds flavours to stew and soup. It can be used when green or red. It is rich in vitamins and minerals. It belongs to the plant family, Solanaceae. Land Preparation: The bush is…
BANANA (Musa spp)
Land Preparation: Clearing of the land which is followed by stumping and making of ridges or heaps. It can also be done mechanically through ploughing, harrowing and ridging. Varieties/Cultivars: Gross Michel; cavendish (dwarf); red banana; canary banana. Climatic…
RICE (Oryza sativa)
Rice is another popular cereal crop grown and consumed by nearly half of the world’s population. It is also a member of the grass family (Gramineae). The seed/fruit of rice is a caryopsis, i.e ., it has its epicarp fused…
SOME CULTURAL PRACTICES IN CROP PRODUCTION
1) Transplanting The transfer of seedlings from nursery beds to their permanent positions in the field. The tools used for transplanting are handtrowel, digger, hoe or cutlass. Plant is removed with a ball of soil around its roots. Mostly done…
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