-Top dressing
-Reseeding
-Topping
-Pest control
-controlled grazing
Kavungya answered the question on October 4, 2019 at 09:14
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The table below illustrates the relationship between land in hectares , inputs (DAP) fertilizers and total maize production in 90kg bags , and the marginal production...
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The table below illustrates the relationship between land in hectares , inputs (DAP) fertilizers and total maize production in 90kg bags , and the marginal production in 90 Kg maize bags.
Fill in the column of marginal production in 90Kg bags of maize
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October 3, 2019
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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...
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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.
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October 3, 2019
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State four functions of the Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC).
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State four functions of the Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC).
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October 3, 2019
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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...
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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
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October 3, 2019
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Outline the benefits of primary cultivation.
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Outline the benefits of primary cultivation.
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September 30, 2019
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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%...
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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.
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September 30, 2019
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Differentiate between the following breeds of livestock.
i) New Zealand white and Californian white.
ii) Large white and landrace
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Differentiate between the following breeds of livestock.
i) New Zealand white and Californian white.
ii) Large white and landrace
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September 30, 2019
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Give reasons why the burning of Bushes as a methods of land clearing should be discouraged.
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Give reasons why the burning of Bushes as a methods of land clearing should be discouraged.
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September 30, 2019
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Place the following tools in their respective categories and state their uses.
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Place the following tools in their respective categories and state their uses.
a) Panga
b) Shovel
c) Pick axe
d) Garden line
e) Wheelbarrow
f) Sprayer
g) Ripsaw
h) Tape measure
i) Scraper
j) Marking gauge
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September 30, 2019
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Give four reasons why Agriculture considered important in Kenya’s economy.
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Give four reasons why Agriculture considered important in Kenya’s economy.
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September 30, 2019
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A farmer with one hectare of land requires 40kg of n in his farm. He applied CAN which costs shs 35 per kg. CAN contain...
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A farmer with one hectare of land requires 40kg of n in his farm. He applied CAN which costs shs 35 per kg. CAN contain 20kg N.
(a) Calculate the amount of C.A.N the farmer requires
(b) How much will a farmer with one and a half hectares spend to apply in his farm?
(c) Name two types of compound fertilizers used by farmers
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September 30, 2019
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State four divisions of livestock farming.
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State four divisions of livestock farming.
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September 30, 2019
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Draw the differences between the digestive system of a ruminant and a non- ruminant.
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Draw the differences between the digestive system of a ruminant and a non- ruminant.
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September 30, 2019
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The diagram below shows parts of a plunge dip.
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The diagram below shows parts of a plunge dip.
i) Name parts A, B, C and D
ii) Give two reasons why cattle are held for some time in part C.
iii) State two maintenance practices carried out on part B.
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September 30, 2019
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If the maize meal contains 6% Digestible Crude Protein (DCP) and Fish meal contains 64% DCP, calculate the amount of each feed stuff in kilograms,...
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If the maize meal contains 6% Digestible Crude Protein (DCP) and Fish meal contains 64% DCP, calculate the amount of each feed stuff in kilograms, required to Prepare 200kg of chick mash containing 18% DCP (Show your working)
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September 30, 2019
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Discuss the factors that should be put into consideration while choosing suitable implements for primary cultivation.
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Discuss the factors that should be put into consideration while choosing suitable implements for primary cultivation.
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September 30, 2019
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State the two types of the multiple stem pruning system in coffee.
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State the two types of the multiple stem pruning system in coffee.
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September 30, 2019
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Study the diagrams below. (a) Name the process used to test Irish potatoes in readiness for planting.
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Study the diagrams below.
a) Name the process used to test Irish potatoes in readiness for planting.
b) Which of the two is suitable for planting?
c) Give a reason for your answer in (b) above.
d) Give two reasons why maize need to be earthed.
Date posted:
September 30, 2019
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The diagram below illustrate a compost heap. Study it carefully.
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The diagram below illustrate a compost heap. Study it carefully.
(a) Name the parts labeled K – N
(b) State one use of each of the parts labeled K, M, N and O
(c ) List four reasons why compost manure is not popularly used in the farm.
Date posted:
September 30, 2019
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Farmer growing maize on 10 hectares is to dress it with sulphate of ammonia (20% N) at the rate. of 120kg of S.A for hectare....
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Farmer growing maize on 10 hectares is to dress it with sulphate of ammonia (20% N) at the rate. of 120kg of S.A for hectare. AT the local market, S.A is available in 50Kg bag selling at 1500/- per bag. Calculate the amount of S.A the farmer needs to top dress his crop of maize.
Date posted:
September 30, 2019
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