(i) Using the information above, prepare a profit and loss account for Mr. Ongoro’s farm. (4mks)
(ii) From the calculation in (i) above, state whether Mr. Ongoro made a profit or loss. (1mk)
Answers
Marks allocation
Correct columns – Income – 1/2mk
– Expenditure 1/2mk
Correct title – 1/2mk
Correct entries – income inside 1/2mk.
Expenditure 1/2mk
Correct totals – Both sides 1/2, 1/2, =1mk
Correct net loss – 1/2mk
Total (4mks)
(ii) Net loss (1mk)
(c) (i) Altitude – 0 – 2200m a.s.l
Temperature – 24oC
Rainfall – 600 – 1800mm
soil – Deep, fertile & well drained
Soil PH – 6.0 – 7.0 2×1=2mks
(ii) – Seeds are prepared by sorting, cleaning and dressing to control soil borne pests & diseases
– Select certified seeds that have 100% germination potential 2×1=2mks
(iii) Clear the land to remove vegetation cover
Prepared during dry season
Plough the land deeply to remove perennial weeds
Harrow to obtain a medium tilth. 3 x 1/3mks
(iv) Weed control – field should be weed free; pests & diseases control– use appropriate methods of control
Top dressing – apply CAN @ 200kg/ha
Thinning – Remove extra plants to reduce over crowding (3×1=3mks)
(v)
- Ready for harvesting 4-9 months depending on the altitude & cultivar grown
- Harvest directly by breaking the cobs from maize stalk
- Harvest indirectly by stalking
Harvest manually by use of combine harvester
