Discuss ten cultural methods of crop pest control

The largest farm in the entire world is bigger than Portugal. This massive farm dairy farm is located in Heilongjiang, China. Mudanjiang City Mega Farm has over 100,000 dairy cows and covers an impressive 22.5 million acres. If that doesn’t impress you, Mudanjiang City Mega Farm produces about 800 million liters (about 200 million gallons) … Read more

It is the removal of old stems usually after 4-6years Post Views: 61 Related posts: KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES FATHERS OF NATIONS STUDY GUIDE PDF KCPE PAST PAPERS 2007 ENGLISH GRAMMAR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS AFRICAN MORAL AND CULTURAL VALUES CHRISTIANS APPROACHES TO LEISURE KCPE PAST PAPERS 2011 ENGLISH QUESTION PAPER THE SINAI COVENANT … Read more

this is a construction that allows to completely immerse livestock in a liquid that contains an acaricide. Post Views: 62 Related posts: KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES Advantages and Disadvantages of Plunge Dips Dipping Procedures THE SINAI COVENANT AND MOSES Describe the function of various parts of a plunge dip Below is an illustration … Read more

Essentials to clean milk production? Healthy milking herd Clean milking cow Healthy and clean milkman Clean milking shed Clean milking utensils Milk filtration, cooling and storage. Avoid flavour in milk Post Views: 63 Related posts: KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES Describe the prerequisites of clean milk production FORM 4 AGRICULTURE PAPER 1 AND 2 … Read more

What are the 3 most common commercial fishing methods? Post Views: 12 Related posts: KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES CO-OPERATION IN AFRICA NOTES CO-OPERATION IN AFRICA NOTES AFRICAN MORAL AND CULTURAL VALUES COMMERCIAL ARITHMETIC II KCSE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS MODEL03052023 PDF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS NOTES DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE NOTES SOCIAL ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL ORGANIZATIPN IN … Read more

a) Identify the pests in the diagrams labeled X and Y (1mk)X……………………………………………………………………………………………….Y………………………………………………………………………………………………b) At what stage of maize production does each pest damage the crop. (2mks)X……………………………………………………………………………Y……………………………………………………………………………c) Give one way of controlling each of the pests in the field. (2mks)X………………………………………………………………………………..Y………………………………………………………………………………. Answers (a) X – Maize weevil/Sitophilous zeamais ½ mkY – Squirrel 1/2mk(b) X – Dry grain stage … Read more

The transaction below shows Mr Mukindias financial position in his farm business for the year 2004.                    Ksh Purchase of pesticides         3,000 Milk sales     –             8,000 Sale of goats                5,000 Closing  valuation           16,000 Interest payable               1,750 Veterinary bills            … Read more

The following information was found in Mr. Kamau’s farm record for the year ending December 2014. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow. Bought goats             4,000 Bought poultry            15,000 Bought dairy meal            25,000 Bought pasture seeds        50,000 Transportation of farm produce     15,000 Paid casual workers        12,000 Hired an ox-plough        10,000 Opening valuation       150,000 … Read more

(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 … Read more

The diagrams illustrated below shows tools used in the farm. Study the carefully and answer the questions that follow. a) Identify the tools labelled P and Q. (2 marks) P    wood float Q     mason’s trowel b) State the use of the tools labelled M and N. (2 marks) M     harvesting crops such as rice … Read more

The diagrams below illustrate field management practices.  Study them carefully and answer the questions that follow Identify the field practices. M___________________ (1mk)     Trelishing N____________________(1mk)     Earthing up Name a crop that can be managed using management (M) above.(1mk) Crops managed using management. M passion fruits Some bean varieties.         Thorn melon                  Give … Read more

(c) State three reasons for carrying out above practice. (1½mks) Answers (a) Staking (1mk)(b) Tomatoes – watermelonPumpkins garden peasSome bean varieties(c) Production of clean fruitFacilitates spraying and harvesting of cropsControl disease outbreak e.g. blightPrevent infestation of soil borne pests Post Views: 7 Related posts: KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES CRE Standard 8 Notes AFRICAN … Read more

The diagram illustrated below shows a petrol engine fuel system. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow. a) Name the parts labelled X, Y and Z.(3 marks) X fuel tank cap Y oil filter Z   exhaust pipe b) State the maintenance practice of the following parts;(2 marks) i) Fuel tank cap Ensure it … Read more

The diagram illustrated below shows a method of grafting. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow. a) Identify the type of grafting illustrated above. Whip grafting/tongue grafting b) Name the parts named G1 and G2. G2    root stock G1     scion c)State three advantages of grafting in agroforestry. The farmer is able to get … Read more

The diagram illustrated below shows a DAP fertilizer bag. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow. a) What do the figures labelled on the diagram stand for. 18% N, 46%P2O5, 0% K2O b) With a reason name the class of inorganic fertilizer that DAP belong. Incomplete compound fertilizer, Reason; contains only two primary … Read more