- AGRICULTURE FORM 4 PAPER 1 REVISION KIT MODEL22082022001
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- Give four reasons why land should be prepared early in readiness for planting
Reasons for preparing land early. To give vegetation time to dry up and decompose to organic matter. Allow proper gaseous exchange, thus co2 is replaced by oxygen which is necessary for germination. Give enough time to other subsequent operations to be done. Give way to early planting. Virus-free.www.avast.com Post Views: 1
- List three particulars of the land owner which are included in the land title deed
Particulars in the title deed. Name Id card number Signature /company seal Condition of ownership e.g mortgage for loan Virus-free.www.avast.com Post Views: 0
- Name three ways of carrying out overhead irrigation in the farm
Ways of carrying out overhead irrigation. Use of sprinklers Use of watering cans Use of hose pipes Virus-free.www.avast.com Post Views: 3
- Outline four indicators of well rotten compost manure
Indicators of well rotten compost manure Light weight Brown in colour Has the smell of forest soil Original nature of the material is not noticeable. Virus-free.www.avast.com Post Views: 89
- Give four advantages of rotational grazing
Advantages of rotational grazing Controls diseases / parasites Better utilization of pastures/ excess forage is conserved / sold Pasture is given time to regenerate. Allows various management practices to be carried out e.g weeding. Ensures even distribution of animal waste. Virus-free.www.avast.com Post Views: 0
- List four ways through which soil PH influences crop production
Influence of soil pH Influences the type of crop to be grown in an area. Influence availability of plant nutrients. Low pH influences prevalence of certain diseases and pests eg nematodes. Influences the activities of soil micro-organisms in the soil. Virus-free.www.avast.com Post Views: 0
- Give two reasons for carrying out each of the following operations in the land. a) Rolling b) Leveling
Reasons for Rolling Prevent small seeds from being blown away by wind. Increase seed- soil contact. Levelling Prevent easy germination of small seeded crops Facilitate uniform germination of seeds. Virus-free.www.avast.com Post Views: 1
- Give four characteristics of variable inputs
Characteristics of variable inputs. They are added to fixed inputs during production. Are allocated to specific enterprises. Their cost depends on quality and quantity used. They change in quantity with the level of production. Their cost value is used to calculate gross margin of farm enterprises. Virus-free.www.avast.com Post Views: 0
- State three ways by which plant nutrients may be lost from the soil
Ways through which plant nutrients are lost Leaching Plant uptake Volatilization /burning Virus-free.www.avast.com Post Views: 1
- Give four benefits of practicing organic farming.
Benefits of practicing organic farming It is environmental friendly/ no pollution. It produces healthy products The produce fetch higher prices in the international market. It uses locally available material/cheap. It is easy to carry out. It is sustainable/ conserves soil. Virus-free.www.avast.com Post Views: 0
- Give two activities carried out during hardening off tomato seedlings
Activities carried out during hardening off. Gradual removal of shade. Gradual reduction of watering frequency Reduction of the amount of water used Virus-free.www.avast.com Post Views: 23
- List down four types of financial books farmers should keep
Types of financial books. Journal Ledger Cash book Inventory. Virus-free.www.avast.com Post Views: 2
- Outline four factors that affect the effectiveness of a pesticide
Factors affecting the effectiveness of pesticides. Weather conditions Persistence of the pesticide Formulation of the pesticide Mode of action of the pesticide Mode of action of the pesticide. Concentration of the pesticide in relation to stage development. Virus-free.www.avast.com Post Views: 0
- Give four factors that affect the quality of silage
Factors that affect the quality of silage. Type of forage used. The stage of harvesting the forge Moisture content of forage The leaf – stem ratio of forage Speed of ensiling Degree of compaction Virus-free.www.avast.com Post Views: 3
- Differentiate between soil texture and soil structure
Difference between Soil texture: Fineness or coarseness of soil mineral particles while. Soil structure: Is the arrangement of soil particles into groups or aggregates and shapes. Virus-free.www.avast.com Post Views: 0
- Give three reasons why seed selection is important in the establishment of crops
Importance of seed selection. Helps to obtain seeds with a high germination potential Reduces the chances of pest disease attack. Helps to obtain high quality yields. Makes it easy to identify seeds that are suited to a given ecological zone. Virus-free.www.avast.com Post Views: 2
- State four factors that affect elasticity of demand
Factors that affect elasticity of demand Availability of substitutes. Degree of necessity Number of uses a product can be put to Time lag Promotion of a commodity Supply Virus-free.www.avast.com Post Views: 1
