Neco 2018 Agricultural Science Question 7

A cassava farmer in the Niger Delta region reports an increasing presence of a pest that causes leaf wilting and stunted growth. The pest is known to reproduce rapidly and can cause severe yield loss if not controlled. The farmer currently observes a pest density of 800 individuals per hectare. Data provided: - Cost of applying the recommended pesticide per hectare (C): ₦5,000 - Efficacy of the pesticide (proportion of damage prevented, K): 0.8 - Market value of cassava per tonne (Vₜ): ₦200,000 - Expected yield of cassava per hectare (Y): 10 tonnes - Each 1,000 pests per hectare cause a 0.5% yield loss (D = 0.005 per 1,000 pests) Using the Economic Injury Level (EIL) formula \(\frac{C}{V \times D \times K}\) where V is the market value per hectare, answer the following: