One of these is not a problem of agriculture___________

Analyze the question: The question asks which option is NOT a problem of agriculture. Problems of agriculture (especially in Nigeria) are the obstacles that hold back farming output and development.

Explain the concept: Common problems of agriculture in Nigeria include:

• Land tenure system (fragmentation of land and restrictions on ownership make large-scale farming difficult)
• Poor transportation (bad roads make it hard to move produce from farms to markets)
• Lack of preservation and storage facilities (leading to post-harvest losses and spoilage)
• Inadequate capital and credit, use of crude tools, pests and diseases, and unstable prices

Step-by-step check of the options:

• A. Provision of employment: Agriculture is actually a contribution or importance of the sector. It employs a large share of Nigeria's labour force. This is a benefit, not a problem.
• B. Lack of preservation and storage facilities: This is a real problem. Perishable crops such as tomatoes, yams and vegetables spoil before reaching consumers.
• C. Land tenure system: This is a real problem. Inheritance customs divide land into small plots, which discourages mechanization and large-scale farming.
• D. Poor transportation systems: This is a real problem. Poor rural roads raise costs and cause produce to rot.

Answer: Options B, C and D are all genuine problems of agriculture. Option A, provision of employment, is a function or role of agriculture, so it is the one that is not a problem.

Tip: In "which is NOT a problem" questions, look for the option that describes a benefit or contribution (employment, foreign exchange, raw materials, food supply). The other options will usually describe obstacles (lack of, poor, inadequate, high cost).