Agr0120:Principles Of Crop Production Question Paper
Agr0120:Principles Of Crop Production
Course:Diploma In Agriculture
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2011
QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS)
(a) Explain any three advantages of using metal structures for storage of cereal grains. (6 Marks) (b) What are storage facilities intended for? (6 Marks) (c) Explain nine benefits of cropping systems. (18 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (15 MARKS)
(a) Explain four advantages of using manure in crop production. (8 Marks) (b) Explain irrigation and its benefits. (7 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (15 MARKS)
Explain the best practices that are used in the management of pests. (15 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (15 MARKS)
Differentiate between:
(a) Fertilizer and manure. (8 Marks) (b) Mixed cropping and mono cropping. (4 Marks) (c) Crop production and a crop. (3 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – (15 MARKS)
Explain five biotic factors that can affect agricultural production. (15 Marks)
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