Question

Which of the following conditions will give the most benefits? Why?
(a) Farmers use high-quality seeds, do not adopt irrigation or use fertilizers.
(b) Farmers use ordinary seeds, adopt irrigation and use fertilizer.
(c) Farmers use quality seeds, adopt irrigation, use fertilizer and use crop protection measures.

Answer 1

The conditions at (c ) will give the most benefits because all these conditions are required for good crop production. High quality seeds germinate properly and grow to healthy plants. Irrigation helps crop plants to fight against draught stress. Fertilizers provide nutrients and crop protections measures protect the plants from diseases.