Factors that determines price of agricultural produce IV

Agricultural Science JSS 3 First Term

WEEK 10

 Factors that determine the price of agricultural produce IV

Performance Objectives

Student should be able to

     1. Explain the way seasons affect the price of agricultural produce.

Content

Factors that determine the price of agricultural produce contd

7. Seasonal produce: Most agricultural produce is seasonal that is, they are harvested and available for sale in large quantities at a particular period of the year. For example, maize is available in large quantity after harvest in April and September, yams are available between June and November. The seasonal nature of these products determine the price. At the time of harvest, the products are many in the market because of the increase in…