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What is the projected population of Africa by the end of this century, according to the United Nations?
What is the projected population of Africa by the end of this century, according to the United Nations?
Which continent has one of the world’s fastest growing populations?
Which continent has one of the world’s fastest growing populations?
What is the focus of consumer preferences in urban areas of Africa?
What is the focus of consumer preferences in urban areas of Africa?
Which module of the course focuses on sustainable agriculture and environmental issues in Africa?
Which module of the course focuses on sustainable agriculture and environmental issues in Africa?
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What is the title of the course module that covers government policies and development initiatives related to agriculture in Africa?
What is the title of the course module that covers government policies and development initiatives related to agriculture in Africa?
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What percentage of Africa's total land area is occupied by arable land and land under permanent crops?
What percentage of Africa's total land area is occupied by arable land and land under permanent crops?
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What is the main reason for soil degradation in African agriculture?
What is the main reason for soil degradation in African agriculture?
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Which season crops in Africa require warm and wet weather?
Which season crops in Africa require warm and wet weather?
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What is the primary focus of horticulture in agriculture?
What is the primary focus of horticulture in agriculture?
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What does agriculture primarily deal with?
What does agriculture primarily deal with?
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What is the projected population of Africa according to the United Nations by the end of this century?
What is the projected population of Africa according to the United Nations by the end of this century?
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What is the primary reason for the shift in consumer preferences toward more convenient foods in urban areas of Africa?
What is the primary reason for the shift in consumer preferences toward more convenient foods in urban areas of Africa?
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Which module of the course focuses on the economic performances of agriculture in Africa?
Which module of the course focuses on the economic performances of agriculture in Africa?
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What is the main focus of horticulture in agriculture?
What is the main focus of horticulture in agriculture?
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Which season crops in Africa require warm and wet weather?
Which season crops in Africa require warm and wet weather?
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What percentage of Africa's total land area is occupied by arable land and land under permanent crops?
What percentage of Africa's total land area is occupied by arable land and land under permanent crops?
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What percentage of Africa's working population is employed in agriculture?
What percentage of Africa's working population is employed in agriculture?
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Why is the current agricultural output alone not enough to meet the growing demand for animal-based protein, fats, and sugars in Africa?
Why is the current agricultural output alone not enough to meet the growing demand for animal-based protein, fats, and sugars in Africa?
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What type of crops require warm and wet weather and are mainly grown during the rainy season in Africa?
What type of crops require warm and wet weather and are mainly grown during the rainy season in Africa?
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What is the branch of science that deals with the production of plants and raising animals for the purpose of producing food?
What is the branch of science that deals with the production of plants and raising animals for the purpose of producing food?
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What type of farming method involves the cultivation of multiple crops in the same area?
What type of farming method involves the cultivation of multiple crops in the same area?
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What is the primary source of employment for about two-thirds of Africa’s working population?
What is the primary source of employment for about two-thirds of Africa’s working population?
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What type of crops require cold and dry weather and are sown in October/November in Africa?
What type of crops require cold and dry weather and are sown in October/November in Africa?
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What is the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants called in agriculture?
What is the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants called in agriculture?
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Which activity involves raising and breeding of animals for various purposes, including meat and dairy products?
Which activity involves raising and breeding of animals for various purposes, including meat and dairy products?
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What percentage of Africa's gross domestic product does agriculture contribute on average for each country?
What percentage of Africa's gross domestic product does agriculture contribute on average for each country?
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