Which problem can fragmentation of agricultural land increase?

Correct answer: Difficulty in mechanisation, irrigation planning and production efficiency

The direct answer is option A: fragmentation makes mechanisation, irrigation planning, and efficient production more difficult. Fragmentation means one farmer’s land is divided into several small or separated plots. Step by step: scattered plots require repeated travel and separate supervision; machines may not fit or may cost more to move; irrigation channels and water use become harder to plan; buying inputs and marketing output may lose the benefit of scale; therefore management and productivity can suffer. Option A is correct because it names the main practical difficulties. Option B is wrong because fragmented land does not guarantee fixed income; harvest and prices remain uncertain. Option C is wrong because small scattered plots do not make management costs zero and may increase them. Option D is wrong because fields do not automatically join together. Memory cue: small and scattered holdings mean more borders, more travel, more cost, and harder planning.