Bece Model Questions Vol1 2019 Igbo L1 Question 48

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.\n\n"Emeka, a farmer in Enugu State, had been using the traditional method of planting maize by scattering seeds by hand for years. Last season, his harvest was barely enough to feed his family, and the market price fell further due to oversupply. A fellow farmer introduced him to a simple mechanised seed drill that spaces seeds uniformly and reduces waste. After attending a demonstration, Emeka purchased the drill on credit. Within weeks, his field showed neat rows, and the seedlings grew stronger. By the end of the season, his yield increased by 35 percent, and he earned enough to repay the loan and buy a small tractor."\n\nAccording to the passage, what is the main reason Emeka decided to adopt the new technique?