45 Questions
What is the significance of agriculture in the Nigerian economy?
It contributes a significant proportion to the GDP
Agriculture in Nigeria is primarily mechanized.
False
What is the main challenge facing agriculture in Nigeria?
Inadequate infrastructure and limited access to credit
Nigeria's agricultural sector is characterized by a high degree of ___________ farming.
subsistence
Match the following agricultural practices with their descriptions:
Subsistence farming = Farming for food security and local markets Commercial farming = Farming for large-scale commercial production Mechanized farming = Farming using advanced machinery and technology Sustainable farming = Farming that minimizes environmental impact
What was the total mid-year population estimate in 2019?
58 775
The population of the Western Cape grew by 13.7% between 2013 and 2019.
True
What is the CAGR of the North West province's population?
1.9%
The province with the highest population in 2019 was __________________.
Gauteng
Which province had the lowest population growth rate between 2013 and 2019?
Eastern Cape
The population of KwaZulu-Natal decreased between 2016 and 2017.
False
Match the following provinces with their population growth rates between 2013 and 2019:
Western Cape = 13.7% Gauteng = 19.2% North West = 11.9% Limpopo = 8.4%
Why is age distribution important?
Not specified in the text
What do backward linkages measure?
A sector's dependence on inputs from other sectors
An increase in final demand for agricultural products stimulates other domestic sectors to satisfy the agricultural sector's intermediate input requirements
True
What are the three aspects of value added that impact GDP?
Remuneration of employees, Gross operating surplus, Net indirect taxes
An increase of one rand in the production by the agriculture sector will result in an R____________ increase in the GDP of the country
1.51
What is the GDP multiplier for agriculture?
1.51
The induced effect refers to the increase in value of output from all sectors as a result of a price increase in the cost of value added
False
Match the following concepts with their descriptions
Backward Linkages = Measure one sector's dependence on inputs from other sectors Forward Linkages = Represent the increase in value of output from all sectors as a result of a price increase Induced Effect = Refers to the chain reaction triggered by salaries and profits Value Added = Consists of three aspects: remuneration of employees, gross operating surplus, and net indirect taxes
What is the impact of an increase of one rand in the production by the agriculture sector on the country's GDP?
An increase of R1.51 in the GDP of the country
What is the role of 'Business advice, Training, Trade Promotion' in the national value chain?
Value chain supporters
Input suppliers provide business management advice in the national value chain.
False
What is the role of 'Trade Facilitation' in the export market value chain?
Trade fairs, business to business facilitators, importers/processors.
The national value chain involves ___________ and training.
business advice
Match the following value chain players with their roles:
Input Suppliers = Provide seeds, equipment, pesticides, etc. Value chain supporters = Provide business advice, training, and trade promotion Business Development Services (BDS) = Provide information and e-services, research and development, etc. Export market value chain = Involves trade facilitation, importers/processors, etc.
What is the role of 'Quality management advice/certification' in the export market value chain?
Provide quality management advice and certification
The national value chain involves input suppliers providing business management advice.
False
What is the role of 'Business Development Services (BDS)' in the national value chain?
Provide information and e-services, research and development, etc.
Which of the following skills are critical in farming?
Both technical and human/personal skills
Farming is traditionally focused on commodities.
True
What drives the business in modern farming?
The customer
Modern farming requires ______________________ skills.
new, unique and different
Match the following farming characteristics with their descriptions:
Stability = Tradition Change/chaos/flexibility = New ideas
What kind of markets are characteristic of modern farming?
Personal/negotiated markets
What is the general rule of thumb for assets in the agricultural sector?
Assets are worth 3 times more than liabilities
The rule of thumb for assets in the agricultural sector is the same for all industries.
False
What is the rule of thumb for assets in extensive livestock farming?
0.3
In intensive farming (chickens), the rule of thumb is approximately ______________.
0.7
What is the source of the data on net farm income and total debt?
Abstract for Agricultural Statistics, 2020
The graphs show a decreasing trend in maize and wheat production.
False
What is the 'New Agriculture' concept?
Farming is not an art, but a concept with a new approach
The 'New Agriculture' concept is characterized by a shift from ______________ farming to a modern approach.
art
Match the following agricultural practices with their characteristics:
Extensive livestock = Rule of thumb: 0.3 Intensive farming (chickens) = Rule of thumb: 0.7 General-purpose farming = Rule of thumb: 0.5
What is the general approach to farming in the 'New Agriculture' concept?
Farming is a business
Study Notes
Agriculture in Nigeria's Economy
- Agriculture plays a vital role in Nigeria's economy, indicating its significant contribution to the country's economic development.
Characteristics of Agriculture in Nigeria
- Agriculture in Nigeria is not primarily mechanized, suggesting that most farming practices are still manual or semi-mechanized.
Challenges Facing Agriculture in Nigeria
- The main challenge facing agriculture in Nigeria remains unspecified, but it could be related to factors such as limited mechanization, inadequate infrastructure, or insufficient funding.
Farming Practices in Nigeria
- Nigeria's agricultural sector is characterized by a high degree of subsistence farming, where farmers focus on producing food for their local communities rather than for commercial purposes.
Population Estimates by Province
- Mid-year population estimates by province from 2013 to 2019:
- Western Cape: 6,017 (2013) to 6,844 (2019), with a growth rate of 13.7% and CAGR of 2.2%
- Eastern Cape: 6,620 (2013) to 6,712 (2019), with a growth rate of 1.4% and CAGR of 0.2%
- Northern Cape: 1,163 (2013) to 1,263 (2019), with a growth rate of 8.6% and CAGR of 1.4%
- Free State: 2,753 (2013) to 2,887 (2019), with a growth rate of 4.9% and CAGR of 0.8%
- KwaZulu-Natal: 10,457 (2013) to 11,289 (2019), with a growth rate of 8.0% and CAGR of 1.3%
- North West: 3,598 (2013) to 4,027 (2019), with a growth rate of 11.9% and CAGR of 1.9%
- Gauteng: 12,728 (2013) to 15,176 (2019), with a growth rate of 19.2% and CAGR of 3.0%
- Mpumalanga: 4,128 (2013) to 4,592 (2019), with a growth rate of 11.2% and CAGR of 1.8%
- Limpopo: 5,518 (2013) to 5,983 (2019), with a growth rate of 8.4% and CAGR of 1.4%
- Total: 52,982 (2013) to 58,775 (2019), with a growth rate of 10.9% and CAGR of 1.7%
Value Chain Players, Supporters, and Influencers
- National value chain:
- Business advice
- Training
- Trade promotion
- Trade facilitation
- Importers/processors
- Quality management advice/certification
- Input suppliers:
- Seed
- Equipment
- Pesticides
- Indirect effects:
- Backward linkages: measure one sector's dependence on inputs from other sectors
- Forward linkages: increase in value of output from all sectors as a result of price increase in the cost of value added
- Induced effect: chain reaction triggered by salaries and profits ploughed back into the economy
Economic Multiplier Effects
- Multiplier effects manifest in different ways:
- Contribution to GDP: impact on GDP reflects the magnitude of the annual value added to the South African economy
- Value added consists of:
- Remuneration of employees
- Gross operating surplus
- Net indirect taxes
- GDP multiplier for agriculture: 1.51
- Rule of thumb: 0.5 (assets are worth 3 times more than liabilities)
Net Farm Income and Total Debt
- Net farm income and total debt (real terms 2010 = 100)
- Source: Abstract for Agricultural Statistics, 2020
Maize and Wheat Trends
- Maize trends:
- Source: Abstract for Agricultural Statistics, 2020
- Wheat trends:
- Source: Abstract for Agricultural Statistics, 2020
The Meat Sector
- The meat sector:
- No specific information provided
The "New Agriculture"
- Old concept vs. new concept:
- Farming as an art vs. farming as science-based
- Technical skills vs. human/personal skills
- Stability vs. change/chaos/flexibility
- Tradition vs. new ideas
- Commodities vs. differentiated raw material
- Assets drive the business vs. customer drives the business
- Core skills vs. new/unique/different skills
- Independence vs. interdependence
- Impersonal/sourcing/open markets vs. personal/negotiated markets
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