- Makes subsequent operations easier.
- Facilitates aeration and water infiltration in the soil.
- It controls weeds by burying or uprooting them.
- Enables penetration of crop roots.
- Controls pests and diseases by exposing them to the scorching sun or predators.
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(b) Give two factors that will determine...(Solved)
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(a) Identify the method of collection above
(b) Give two factors that will determine the amount of water collected from the above mentioned
structures.
(c) Outline one maintenance practice that should be carried out on part labeled c above.
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(b) Give the name of the part labeled M in...(Solved)
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(b) Give the name of the part labeled M in the diagram.
(c) State one limitation of this terrace.
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a) Wessex saddle backs.
b) Toggenburg
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ii) Large white and landrace(Solved)
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b) Shovel
c) Pick axe
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(iii)Milk fever
(iv)Swayback in lambs(Solved)
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b) Rinder pest
c) Red water
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(ii) Liver fluke(Solved)
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