Question

Q9 Can education help a farmer in increasing productivity? Explain two ways. 0.5+0.5=1

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

Yes, education helps farmers to increase productivity such that formal education opens mind of the farmer to knowledge,non formal education gives the farmer hands on training and better methods of farming and in formal education keeps the farmer abreast with changing.

Answer 2

Education helps farmer as -

Farmers can benefit from education in farming as

1. Education helps them understand the better researched and optimized technique along with favourable conditions to determine the best period for the crop growth.
2. It also helps them understand the mechanism of action of different components that are important factors in determining crop production and yield.
3. Education also provides them correct information about new developments in various research fields that aim to boost productivity. For example genetically engineered crops.