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What was the main emphasis of the agricultural development programs in Nigeria during the period discussed?
What was the main emphasis of the agricultural development programs in Nigeria during the period discussed?
- Encouragement of subsistence farming
- Promotion of traditional farming techniques
- Focus on urban agricultural development
- Introduction of modern agricultural methods (correct)
Which program was launched in 1976 and specifically aimed at improving food production in Nigeria?
Which program was launched in 1976 and specifically aimed at improving food production in Nigeria?
- National Accelerated Food Production Programme (NAFPP)
- Green Revolution Programme
- Operation Feed the Nation (correct)
- World Bank-funded Agricultural Development Projects
What was one of the consequences of the oil boom in the 1970s on agriculture in Nigeria?
What was one of the consequences of the oil boom in the 1970s on agriculture in Nigeria?
- Increased investment in agriculture
- Expansion of agricultural extension services
- Rise in GDP contribution from agriculture
- Decreased agricultural production (correct)
Which period saw a decline in the contribution of agriculture to Nigeria's GDP, according to the text?
Which period saw a decline in the contribution of agriculture to Nigeria's GDP, according to the text?
What was the annual growth rate of agricultural production in Nigeria between 1970 and 1982?
What was the annual growth rate of agricultural production in Nigeria between 1970 and 1982?
Which term best describes the approach taken by the Agricultural Development Projects (ADPs) in Nigeria?
Which term best describes the approach taken by the Agricultural Development Projects (ADPs) in Nigeria?
What was one of the key objectives of the River Basin and Rural Development Authorities established in 1976?
What was one of the key objectives of the River Basin and Rural Development Authorities established in 1976?
What was the main reason for the decline in agriculture's contribution to Nigeria's GDP over time?
What was the main reason for the decline in agriculture's contribution to Nigeria's GDP over time?
What is the importance of CO2 for plant growth?
What is the importance of CO2 for plant growth?
How is nitrogen made available to plants in the soil?
How is nitrogen made available to plants in the soil?
What are some examples of toxic gases released to the atmosphere that are harmful to plants?
What are some examples of toxic gases released to the atmosphere that are harmful to plants?
How do plants take in CO2 for Photosynthesis?
How do plants take in CO2 for Photosynthesis?
What is the main function of O2 in plant growth?
What is the main function of O2 in plant growth?
What does wind speed do when it comes to crops?
What does wind speed do when it comes to crops?
What is the primary role of solar radiation in plant growth?
What is the primary role of solar radiation in plant growth?
Why is nitrogen considered an important plant nutrient?
Why is nitrogen considered an important plant nutrient?
What is the significance of photoperiodism in plants?
What is the significance of photoperiodism in plants?
Which range of radiation is crucial for the production of carbohydrates in plants?
Which range of radiation is crucial for the production of carbohydrates in plants?
What is the purpose of wind movement in supporting plant growth?
What is the purpose of wind movement in supporting plant growth?
How do short-day plants differ from day-neutral plants?
How do short-day plants differ from day-neutral plants?
Which type of radiation is crucial for photosynthetic mechanisms in plants?
Which type of radiation is crucial for photosynthetic mechanisms in plants?
How does wind contribute to the process of photosynthesis in plants?
How does wind contribute to the process of photosynthesis in plants?
Why is a specific wind velocity range preferred for crop growth?
Why is a specific wind velocity range preferred for crop growth?
What is the role of auxin in seed germination?
What is the role of auxin in seed germination?
Why is the presence of reserved food important for germination?
Why is the presence of reserved food important for germination?
How is dormancy defined in relation to seed growth?
How is dormancy defined in relation to seed growth?
What is seed viability a measure of?
What is seed viability a measure of?
How does heteroauxin differ from auxin in their functions?
How does heteroauxin differ from auxin in their functions?
What are growth regulators in seeds?
What are growth regulators in seeds?
What does seed dormancy regulate?
What does seed dormancy regulate?
Why is it important to have the necessary food for the embryo during germination?
Why is it important to have the necessary food for the embryo during germination?
Which macronutrient is NOT typically analyzed in soil testing?
Which macronutrient is NOT typically analyzed in soil testing?
What is the purpose of contour plowing?
What is the purpose of contour plowing?
What is the primary focus of agroecology?
What is the primary focus of agroecology?
What is one technique used for soil conservation mentioned in the text?
What is one technique used for soil conservation mentioned in the text?
What is analyzed in a regional laboratory to interpret soil nutrient balance?
What is analyzed in a regional laboratory to interpret soil nutrient balance?
Why are soil-binding grasses planted along contours on steep slopes?
Why are soil-binding grasses planted along contours on steep slopes?
What challenge do researchers in agronomy aim to address by using the soil more effectively?
What challenge do researchers in agronomy aim to address by using the soil more effectively?
'Contour drains of depths up to 1 meter' are used for what purpose?
'Contour drains of depths up to 1 meter' are used for what purpose?
What is a key purpose of water in seed germination?
What is a key purpose of water in seed germination?
Which factor is responsible for making the seed coat permeable to water during germination?
Which factor is responsible for making the seed coat permeable to water during germination?
In what state are seeds characterized after water imbibition?
In what state are seeds characterized after water imbibition?
What does the rate of water absorption depend on during seed germination?
What does the rate of water absorption depend on during seed germination?
How does the rate of water absorption change with temperature during germination?
How does the rate of water absorption change with temperature during germination?
What key process does water supply facilitate in seeds during germination?
What key process does water supply facilitate in seeds during germination?
Why is soaking seeds before planting sometimes practiced?
Why is soaking seeds before planting sometimes practiced?
What is one of the external conditions essential for seed germination?
What is one of the external conditions essential for seed germination?
What is the part of the moldboard plow that breaks the soil called?
What is the part of the moldboard plow that breaks the soil called?
What is the trench left in the field after plowing two strips of land called?
What is the trench left in the field after plowing two strips of land called?
In what type of land breaking does continuous lapping of furrows occur?
In what type of land breaking does continuous lapping of furrows occur?
Which part of the moldboard plow is responsible for turning the soil and throwing a furrow slice to one side?
Which part of the moldboard plow is responsible for turning the soil and throwing a furrow slice to one side?
What is the slightly higher ridge left after plowing known as?
What is the slightly higher ridge left after plowing known as?
Which type of land breaking involves plowing in alternate back furrows and dead furrows?
Which type of land breaking involves plowing in alternate back furrows and dead furrows?
What is the part of the moldboard plow composed of the share, landside, and moldboard known as?
What is the part of the moldboard plow composed of the share, landside, and moldboard known as?
Which part of the moldboard plow is adapted to the breaking of many soil types and turning under crop residues?
Which part of the moldboard plow is adapted to the breaking of many soil types and turning under crop residues?
What is the estimated global annual loss of cropland area due to degradation?
What is the estimated global annual loss of cropland area due to degradation?
In which regions are the losses due to soil erosion 3-6 times higher compared to North America and Europe?
In which regions are the losses due to soil erosion 3-6 times higher compared to North America and Europe?
Which region has more than 900,000 sq km of land threatened with irreversible degradation due to nutrient depletion?
Which region has more than 900,000 sq km of land threatened with irreversible degradation due to nutrient depletion?
What is the primary reason for the expansion of agriculture onto marginal lands in most parts of Asia?
What is the primary reason for the expansion of agriculture onto marginal lands in most parts of Asia?
Which biofuels have become prominent due to high oil prices and an initial perception of being environmentally friendly?
Which biofuels have become prominent due to high oil prices and an initial perception of being environmentally friendly?
Which regions have set high targets to convert to biofuels?
Which regions have set high targets to convert to biofuels?
What opportunity do countries like Indonesia and Malaysia see in biofuels?
What opportunity do countries like Indonesia and Malaysia see in biofuels?
How do changes in the proportion of non-food crops to food crops impact available cropland for food production?
How do changes in the proportion of non-food crops to food crops impact available cropland for food production?
What is a potential consequence of diverting cropland to biofuel production?
What is a potential consequence of diverting cropland to biofuel production?
How might unsustainable irrigation practices affect food crop production?
How might unsustainable irrigation practices affect food crop production?
Why is Africa considered the continent most severely affected by land degradation?
Why is Africa considered the continent most severely affected by land degradation?
What factor contributes to the decline in productivity of some lands as mentioned in the text?
What factor contributes to the decline in productivity of some lands as mentioned in the text?
What happens when rainforests, peatlands, and savannas are converted for biofuel production?
What happens when rainforests, peatlands, and savannas are converted for biofuel production?
How does the growth of crops for biofuels impact food production according to the text?
How does the growth of crops for biofuels impact food production according to the text?
What is likely to be an outcome of increased salinisation of soil as mentioned in the text?
What is likely to be an outcome of increased salinisation of soil as mentioned in the text?
'Africa is considered to be the continent most severely affected by land degradation' - Which of the following statements aligns with this claim?
'Africa is considered to be the continent most severely affected by land degradation' - Which of the following statements aligns with this claim?
What is the significance of down suction in the share of a moldboard plow?
What is the significance of down suction in the share of a moldboard plow?
Why is the blackland bottom moldboard used in areas where the soil does not scour easily?
Why is the blackland bottom moldboard used in areas where the soil does not scour easily?
What is the primary purpose of secondary tillage equipment?
What is the primary purpose of secondary tillage equipment?
How does horizontal suction in the share of a moldboard plow contribute to the plowing process?
How does horizontal suction in the share of a moldboard plow contribute to the plowing process?
In what type of soil is a double-deep down suction on a moldboard plow typically used?
In what type of soil is a double-deep down suction on a moldboard plow typically used?
What is the main objective of using secondary tillage equipment after primary tillage operations?
What is the main objective of using secondary tillage equipment after primary tillage operations?
Which type of moldboard plow would be most suitable for areas where scouring of soil is a common issue?
Which type of moldboard plow would be most suitable for areas where scouring of soil is a common issue?
What is a key function of horizontal suction in the share of a moldboard plow?
What is a key function of horizontal suction in the share of a moldboard plow?
