- The following information was extracted from Kabuni farm for the month ended January 2009. Study it and use it to answer the questions that follow.01/01/09...(Solved)
The following information was extracted from Kabuni farm for the month ended January 2009. Study it and use it to answer the questions that follow.
01/01/09 Cash in hand 30000.00
05/01/09 Livestock sales 80000.00
08/01/09 Crop sales 50000.00
15/01/09 Bought seed for planting 7500.00
20/01/09 Paid KFA for fertilizer 16400.00
30/01/09 Bought livestock feed 50000.00
31/01/09 Received cash for milk delivery 120000.00 to KCC
31/01/09 Paid transport charges for milk 9000.00 delivery
Prepare:
A cash analysis for the farm
Date posted: October 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- A farmer has 150 ha of arable land, 55 of which is under wheat, 30 ha under maize, 10ha under pasture. She wishes to know...(Solved)
A farmer has 150 ha of arable land, 55 of which is under wheat, 30 ha under maize, 10ha under pasture. She wishes to know whether replacing 12 ha of maize with Irish potato the following year would be worthwhile. The fertilizer rates would have to be increased from 5 bags per ha. For Irish potatoes and extra 100 man – days of casual labour per ha will be necessary as a result of change.
The average yield of maize and Irish potatoes is 40 bags and 110 bags /ha respectively. The prices are Sh. 1,300 per bag for maize and Sh. 1,100 per bag for Irish potatoes. Seed costs are 2,400 per ha for maize and 25,000 per ha for Irish potatoes. Fertilizer costs are 1,300 per bag labour is paid Sh. 150 per man day. Draw up a partial budget and indicate the effects of the change.
Date posted: October 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The following is a farm record which was extracted from Kaimosi Tea Estate Farm as at 31st December 2013. Study it carefully and answer the...(Solved)
The following is a farm record which was extracted from Kaimosi Tea Estate Farm as at 31st December 2013. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Ksh
Cash at hand 20,000
Cash at bank 66,000
Buildings 50,000
Disc ploughs 16,000
Debtors 16,000
Working tools 12,000
Bank overdraft 24,000
Creditors 20,000
Farm loan 50,000
Cattle 40,000
Land 80,000
a) State two benefits of the balance sheet to the Kaimosi Tea Estate
b) Prepare the balance sheet from the above information for Kaimosi Tea Estate.
Date posted: October 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Study the following information which was extracted from Mr. Apala’s farm records on 31 – 12 – 2012, and answer the question below.
Prepare a balance...(Solved)
Study the following information which was extracted from Mr. Apala’s farm records on 31 – 12 – 2012, and answer the question below.
Prepare a balance sheet for Mr. Apala’s farm using the information above.
Date posted: October 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Give a term used to mean a market condition where
(i)There is a sole seller
(ii)There is a sole buyer(Solved)
Give a term used to mean a market condition where
(i)There is a sole seller
(ii)There is a sole buyer
Date posted: October 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Below is a graph showing the relationship between demand and supply in price determination.
(i)Identify curves X and Y
(ii)What name is given to the point where...(Solved)
Below is a graph showing the relationship between demand and supply in price determination.
(i)Identify curves X and Y
(ii)What name is given to the point where curves X and Y intersect,
iii) Give a reason why curve X slopes downwards from left to right.
Date posted: October 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- State four functions of the Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC).(Solved)
State four functions of the Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC).
Date posted: October 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The illustrations below show techniques of harvesting Agroforestry trees. Study them carefully and answer the questions that follow.
a)Identify the harvesting techniques illustrated by :-
A
B
C
b)Explain how...(Solved)
The illustrations below show techniques of harvesting Agroforestry trees. Study them carefully and answer the questions that follow.
a)Identify the harvesting techniques illustrated by :-
A
B
C
b)Explain how technique C is carried out
Date posted: October 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Describe the management practices that should be carried out on trees after transplanting In agroforestry(Solved)
Describe the management practices that should be carried out on trees after transplanting In agroforestry
Date posted: October 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Name two forms of Agroforestry.(Solved)
Name two forms of Agroforestry.
Date posted: October 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Give two practices in crop production that constitute organic farming(Solved)
Give two practices in crop production that constitute organic farming
Date posted: October 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Outline the benefits of primary cultivation.(Solved)
Outline the benefits of primary cultivation.
Date posted: September 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Give the main reasons for practicing up rotation.(Solved)
Give the main reasons for practicing up rotation.
Date posted: September 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- The diagram below shows a structure used to collect water in the farm.
(a) Identify the method of collection above
(b) Give two factors that will determine...(Solved)
The diagram below shows a structure used to collect water in the farm.
(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.
(d) Name one other method used to collect water in the farm.
(e) Describe the procedure of sampling soil for testing.
Date posted: September 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- The diagram below is a type of a terrace.
(a) Name the type of terrace illustrated above.
(b) Give the name of the part labeled M in...(Solved)
The diagram below is a type of a terrace.
(a) Name the type of terrace illustrated above.
(b) Give the name of the part labeled M in the diagram.
(c) State one limitation of this terrace.
Date posted: September 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Mr. Kamole was advised to apply 150 kg CAN/ha while top dressing maize .Calculate the amount of nitrogen applied per hectare if CAN contains 20%...(Solved)
Mr. Kamole was advised to apply 150 kg CAN/ha while top dressing maize .Calculate the amount of nitrogen applied per hectare if CAN contains 20% nitrogen.
Date posted: September 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- The diagram below shows a common weed in crop land; use it to answer the following questionsbelow.(a) Identify the weed(b) State two harmful effects of...(Solved)
The diagram below shows a common weed in crop land; use it to answer the following questions
below.
(a) Identify the weed
(b) State two harmful effects of the above weed.
(c) List two morphological features of the above weed that influence its selecting to herbicides.
Date posted: September 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- State two problems that may be brought by a hard pan.(Solved)
State two problems that may be brought by a hard pan.
Date posted: September 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- What is the color of each of the following breeds of livestock?
a) Wessex saddle backs.
b) Toggenburg
(Solved)
What is the color of each of the following breeds of livestock?
a) Wessex saddle backs.
b) Toggenburg
Date posted: September 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Differentiate between the following breeds of livestock.
i) New Zealand white and Californian white.
ii) Large white and landrace(Solved)
Differentiate between the following breeds of livestock.
i) New Zealand white and Californian white.
ii) Large white and landrace
Date posted: September 30, 2019. Answers (1)