Crs 111:Principles Of Crop Production. Question Paper
Crs 111:Principles Of Crop Production.
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Agricultural Economics
Institution: University Of Eldoret question papers
Exam Year:2015
UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET
2014/2015 ACADEMIC YEAR
FIRST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS; AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY; SEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; SOIL LAND USE AND MANAGEMENT; FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION; AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION AND EDUCATION, ANIMAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT.
COURSE CODE:CRS 111
COURSE TITLE: PRINCIPLES OF CROP PRODUCTION.
INSTRUCTIONS : Answer ALL questions.
1.Using examples,explain the economic importance of weeds in agricultural production (20marks)
2.a)Define the following terms as used in agricultural production (10marks)
i) Rainfall intensity
ii)Soil profile
iii) Superfluous water
iv)Thinning
v)Conservation tillage
b) State the procedures followed in building a compost pit. (10 marks)
3. Discuss the methods of planting stating their advantages and disadvantages (20marks)
4.a)Discuss the importance of timely planting as applied in crop production (10marks)
b) Outline the merits of mulching as in crop production (10 marks)
5.a) Enumerate the principles used in designing a good crop rotation program (12marks)
b) Discuss the major farming systems used in Kenya (8marks)
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