12 Questions
What is the backbone of virtually all African economies?
Agriculture
What does agriculture provide for all the populations of humanity around the world?
Food and sustenance
What does Africa as a rapidly developing continent have an enormous need for?
Infrastructure
In many African countries, what is still very much in a subsistence stage of development?
Agriculture
What do many farmers in African countries still rely on to produce their crops?
Primitive tools like hoes and cutlasses
What does Africa need a massive injection of capital to build?
New highways, airports, railways, schools, hospitals, etc.
What is one strategy mentioned in the text to improve the Agriculture sector?
Increasing access to loans for farmers
Why is it important to train Extension Officers?
To assist in Post-Harvest Loss Prevention
What is the purpose of introducing more disease and pest resistant crops?
To support farmers in reducing losses
How can farmers preserve their bumper harvest into the lean season?
By forming cooperatives and building silos
What could be a solution to the inadequate number of Extension Officers in Ghana?
Encouraging more youth to join as Extension Officers
Why should agriculture move towards mechanization?
To replace traditional tools with faster equipment
Learn about the importance of agriculture in African economies, its role as a major employer, and the current subsistence stage in many African countries. Explore how agriculture provides food and sustenance for populations worldwide.
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