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Discuss 9 cultural methods of pests control giving a good example of pest to control.
Date posted:
March 11, 2019
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The diagram below is part of a farm structure. Study it and then answer the questions that follow:
(a) Name part of structure represented above
(b) Identify parts labelled P, Q, R, and S
(c) Give the functions of the part labeled P and S
Date posted:
March 8, 2019
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Below are illustrations showing the various parts of the Kenya top bar hive. Use the illustration
to answer the question that follow
ii) How can a farmer attract bees to colonize a new hive?
iii) Outline the procedure of opening the hive to harvest honey
Date posted:
March 8, 2019
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Below is a diagram of a fish pond, study it and answer the questions that follow
i) Label the parts marked K and L
ii) Give a reason why part M is usually deeper than the rest of the pond
iii) State three maintenance practices carried out in the pond
Date posted:
March 8, 2019
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21 Study the illustration of a farm structure below and answer the questions that follow
i) Name the parts labeled E F G H.
ii) State the function of the parts labeled
iii) Name two chemicals preservatives used to treat the wooden parts of the structure against
insects and fungal damage
Date posted:
March 8, 2019
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Below is a diagram of a cross section of a farm structure. Study it carefully and answer the
following questions.
(i) Identify the labeled parts A, B, and C
(ii) What is the importance of the part labeled B to the structure
(b) (i) When making concrete blocks the ratio 1:3:5 may be used. What do these figures
represent?
(ii) In a concrete mixture 1:3:5, twenty four cubic metres of sand were recommended to be
used in putting up of a foundation of a building. Find the volume of the other two
Date posted:
March 8, 2019
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State four features of a good calf pen
Date posted:
March 8, 2019
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State three factors that determine the depth and size of foundation in a farm building
Date posted:
March 8, 2019
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Study the farm structure below illustrating a pass:-
(a) Identify the type of pass illustrated above
(b) Distinguish between a pass and a gate
(c) Name one type of live fence
Date posted:
March 8, 2019
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The diagram below illustrates a cross-section of a fish pond. Study it carefully and answer the
questions that follow:-
(a) Identify the parts marked A, B, C and C
(b) On the diagram the points marked X, Y and Z are possible sites where fish feeding
can be done. Which is the most appropriate point for feeding?
(c) Give two reasons why the floor of the pond should be covered with lime 14days before
filling it with water
(d) Why should part marked B be screened?
(e) State three maintenance practices carried out on the structure
Date posted:
March 8, 2019
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i) Give four factors considered when siting a fish pond
ii) Give four features of a good laying nest
Date posted:
March 8, 2019
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Give two reasons for placing a polythene sheet on a foundation of farm buildings
Date posted:
March 8, 2019
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Mention four disadvantages of using steel materials for construction of farm structures
Date posted:
March 8, 2019
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Name five pairs of agricultural tools where members of each pair must always be used together.
Date posted:
February 17, 2019
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State three advantages of adding organic matter to Sandy soil.
Date posted:
February 17, 2019
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Explain ways in which agricultural sector supports transformation of smallholder agriculture from subsistence to modern agricultural sector in Kenya today.
Date posted:
February 15, 2019
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Describe the challenges facing the agricultural value chain actors in the Kenyan agricultural sector.
Date posted:
February 15, 2019
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Discuss the management of a dairy calf from birth to weaning using artificial rearing method.
Date posted:
February 14, 2019
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Explain threats and Challenges to Wetlands in Kenya
Date posted:
February 11, 2019
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State four factors which determine the farming systems adopted by a farmer
Date posted:
February 6, 2019
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Discuss the following factors of production and how they affect agriculture in Kenya.
1. Land
2. Capital
3. Labour
4. Management
Date posted:
January 30, 2019
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A farmer is advised to apply 60 kg N, 20 kg P205 and 30 kg K20 per hectare. Calculate the quantity of urea (46% N), single super phosphate (20% P205) and muriate of potash (50% K20) the farmer should apply on his l0 hectares land. (5 marks)
Date posted:
January 15, 2019
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Describe nine Ways in which biotic factors influence agricultural production.
Date posted:
January 15, 2019
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How do you prepare a compost manure?
Date posted:
December 5, 2018
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Explain factors affecting agricultural production in Kenya.
Date posted:
December 5, 2018
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Areas to avoid when carrying out soil sampling
Date posted:
December 4, 2018
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Give the seeding rate and normal spacing of the cowpea, green gram and lablab crops under both monocrop and intercrop systems with maize or sorghum?
Date posted:
November 19, 2018
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Discuss the main work routines and requirements to consider when planning a dairy unit layout for efficient dairy production.
Date posted:
November 16, 2018
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State the differences in characteristics between beef and dairy cattle breeds.
Date posted:
October 31, 2018
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Describe the age at which broilers are slaughtered and sold explaining the factors to consider before slaughtering.
Date posted:
October 24, 2018