- What is the Largest Farm in the World?
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) […]
- What is meant by the term “changing the cycle” in coffee growing?
It is the removal of old stems usually after 4-6years Post Views: 2
- What is a plunge dip?
this is a construction that allows to completely immerse livestock in a liquid that contains an acaricide. Post Views: 12
- What are the essentials to clean milk production?
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: 15
- What are the 3 most common commercial fishing methods?
What are the 3 most common commercial fishing methods? Post Views: 9
- Two maize pests are shown in the diagram below. Study them and answer the questions that follow
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 […]
- The transaction below shows Mr Mukindias financial position in his farm business for the year.
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 […]
- 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.
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 […]
- The following account of information is from Mr. Ongoros farm for the year ended 31/12/2012.
(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 […]
- The diagrams illustrated below shows tools used in the farm. Study the carefully and answer the questions that follow.
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 […]
- The diagrams below illustrate field management practices. Study them carefully and answer the questions that follow
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 […]
- The diagram shows a management practice carried out on certain crops
(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: 4
- The diagram illustrated below shows a petrol engine fuel system. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow.
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 […]
- The diagram illustrated below shows a method of grafting. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow.
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 […]
- The diagram illustrated below shows a DAP fertilizer bag. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow.
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 […]
