Erc 301: Agriculture And Environment Question Paper
Erc 301: Agriculture And Environment
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Agriculture And Environment
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2014
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION 2013/2014
MAY SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION)
ERC 301: AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT
INSTRUCTIONS:
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question one and any other three
1. a) Discuss how climate variability has affected the agricultural sector in Kenya giving examples of adaptations that farmers can put in place (10mks)
b). Explain how the structural adjustments programs have affected agricultural productivity in the country (8mks)
c) Describe the important issues to consider in the storage of vegetables (7mks)
2. Pastoralism is an agricultural system that is facing many threats in Kenya, elaborate:
a) Why these threats should be reduced (5mnks)
b) How the threats can be reduced (10mks)
3. As a policy maker in the Kenyan Government how would you ensure that the country meets the Millennium Development Goal in food security
4. Discuss how pre-harvest production practices may negatively affect post harvest returns in quality and quantity
5. Maize Mixed system is very important in our country, which are the priorities that need to be put in place so as to improve it
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