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Farming Systems Question Paper

Farming Systems

Course:Master Of Science In Agronomy

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAMME (IBP) – AUGUST SESSION
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTEGRATED SOIL FERTILITY MANAGEMENT
KRM 504: FARMING SYSTEMS
DATE: Tuesday, 28th December, 2010 TIME: 2.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.
1. a) Differentiate between the following:-
i) Relay cropping and Intercropping (2 marks)
ii) Complementary interaction and Allelopathy (2 marks)
iii) Nomadism and transhumance

b) State and explain the three components of system theory as applied in
farming systems. (6 marks)

c) Explain the two interrelated thrusts in farming systems research and
development approach. (4 marks)

d) You have been assigned to carry out a soil fertility improvement project
on a smallholder farming community in your home district. Explain steps that need to be followed in designing such a project following farming systems research and development approach. (14 marks)

2. a) Explain the physical, biological and social aspects that are important in
integrated soil fertility management. (5 marks)

b) Discuss important considerations for promotion of ISFM technologies
among farmers at the grass root level. (10 marks)

3. a) What is the difference between conservation tillage and conventional
tillage? (2 marks)

b) Explain principles and benefits or conservation tillage (5 marks)

c) Discuss factors influencing choice of tillage practices (8 marks)

4. a) State six farmer-available organic resources that can be used in integrated
soil fertility management. (3 marks)

b) For each of the organic resource named, discuss their role in supplying
plant nutrients, availability and their limitations in integrated soil fertility management.
(12 marks)

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