Chapter 1

Question 1

is the art, science and a business of cultivating the soil, growing crops, and raising livestock. It includes the preparation of plant and animal products for people to use and their distribution to markets.

Answer 1

Agriculture

Question 2

Sectors involved in Agriculture

Answer 2

• Crops
• Poultry and livestock
• Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Forestry

Question 3

➢ is a deliberate system of guidelines to guide decisions and achieve rational
outcomes.
➢ is a statement of intent and is implemented as a procedure or protocol.

Answer 3

Policy

Question 4

are non-binding guidelines or principles that help guide decision-
making, often within organizations or government agencies.

Answer 4

Policies

Question 5

on the other hand, are legally binding rules and regulations enforced by a governing authority, applicable to a specific jurisdiction, and violations can lead to legal consequences

Answer 5

Laws

Question 6

➢ refers to a set of government decisions, regulations, and actions that are designed to influence and manage various aspects of the agricultural sector within a country.

Answer 6

Agricultural Policy

Question 7

➢ is a multifaceted and complex concept that refers to the process of improving the living standards, well-being, and quality of life of individuals and communities.

Answer 7

Development

Question 8

➢ focuses on increasing a country’s or region’s economic output, often measured by indicators such as GDP (Gross Domestic Product) per capita, income levels, and employment opportunities.

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Economic Development

Question 9

refers to the increase in a country’s or region’s output of goods and services, typically measured by the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) or Gross National Product (GNP).

Answer 9

Economic growth

Question 10

is a broader and more qualitative concept. It encompasses improvements in the overall well-being, living standards, and quality of life of a
population.

Answer 10

Economic development

Question 11

is development that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Answer 11

Sustainable development

Question 12

It is an approach to development that looks to balance different, and often competing, needs against an awareness of the environmental, social and economic limitations we face as a society.

Answer 12

Sustainable Development