GCEAgricultural ScienceFarm Management and Records2023

Which of the following best defines farm management?

AThe process of keeping accurate records of farm activities and expenses
BThe art and science of organizing and operating a farm for maximum continuous profitCORRECT
CThe application of scientific methods to increase crop yield on a farm
DThe allocation of government subsidies to farmers for improved production
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Farm management is defined as the art and science of organizing and operating a farm enterprise to achieve maximum continuous profit. It involves decision-making about resources, inputs, and outputs. Record-keeping is only one component of farm management, not its definition.
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