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Acorive disease Foul breath disease ii Give examples of pests of bees. Safari ants Bee lose Private wasps Wax moth Birds Honey badger Beetles Robber bees 17. What makes the camel suited to living and working in desert conditions? Can tolerate high temperature A browser which survives well on scanty vegetation Travels l... |
The removal of marketable size of fish from the pond to provide more food for those left behind. Ii What is fish harvesting? Removal of all fish from the pond b List the features that are necessary in fish-pond construction. Inlet for fresh water Spillway to remove excess overflow water Outlet for drainage e.g when har... |
A i How can skin of an animal be damaged while animal is still alive? Poor branding Scratching by sharp objects such as wires whipping injury by other animals Skin diseases Bites by parasites. Ii State the treatment given to hides and skins after flaying. Washing Trimming Tanning Draining and fleshing Preserving by sal... |
Source of revenue Used to make items e.g shoes, etc 39b i Give reasons why honey harvesting at night is not encouraged. To avoid bush fires Because one may not distinguish between honey combs and brood combs Loss damage to combs Little contamination of honey To avoid killing bees. Ii Describe the procedure of harvestin... |
Wear protective clothing Approach beehive from behind Move smoothly Puff smoke, using smoker, into entrance holes Inspect combs thoroughly Harvest only where scaled combs Leave enough combs with honey, especially in dry season, to avoid starving bees Brush out bees from honey combs Avoid crushing bees. Iii State the me... |
Iii State the methods of extracting honey from honey combs Using heat method Crush and strain Using of extraction. Iv What factors influence the quality of honey? Presence of impurities foreign materials Source of nectar food type Stage of ripening maturity under 17 moisture content Season of the year rainy season flow... |
Presence of impurities foreign materials Source of nectar food type Stage of ripening maturity under 17 moisture content Season of the year rainy season flowering Method of extraction. C Describe hoe to kill and prepare a rabbit carcass Kill by dislocating the neck Hold by back legs in the hand Strike a sharp blow with... |
C Describe hoe to kill and prepare a rabbit carcass Kill by dislocating the neck Hold by back legs in the hand Strike a sharp blow with edge of hand, at base of skull behind the ears This causes bone separation and breaks blood vessels of the neck Hook up rabbit immediately by one leg Remove head to assist bleeding Sli... |
Wool is outer coat of sheep made of many fibres with crimp Appearance that make the fibres elastic Hair is smooth, lacks waviness and is inelastic ii What is fleece? Wool which has been shorn out from sheep iii Give the qualities of good wool. Clean loss 40Long Fine soft wool count Be of pure colour white Strong Elasti... |
Iv List the precautions to be taken during the sheep shearing process to ensure good quality wool Shearing on dry and fine weather season Use clean floor to avoid fouling of wool Avoid half cut wool as this lowers quality e How are fish processed before cooking? Scaling Removal of offal s eviscerating Sun drying or smo... |
FORM THREE TOPICS 411.a Define farm layout refers to how land on the farm is allocated to various uses. B What is a good layout One which allows easy management of various enterprises on the farm One which satisfies the farmer and give him comfort. C State the factors to consider when planning the layout of a mixed far... |
V What maintenance practices are carried out on farm fences? Replacing broken posts, droppers etc Replacing tightening loose wires Control termites and fungi from causing damage Replace struts if broken. E State the uses of a crush. Hand spraying or hand dressing to control ticks Drenching or deworming against internal... |
Assembly yard is a waiting area for holding the animals before dipping Footbath for washing mud from cattle hooves to prevent dip contamination s Dip tank which contains dip wash into which cattle got immersed Draining race drying race for holding animals after dipping to let the dip wash drip. Ii State the main use of... |
Repair broken parts of the house Clean and remove the cobwebs and any dirt Improve drainage Fumigate against pests and diseases Paint some parts of the house. J i State the factors to consider in siting a rabbit hutch. The site should be safe and secure especially in or near a homestead It should be sized in an accessi... |
The site should be safe and secure especially in or near a homestead It should be sized in an accessible place The place should be sheltered from strong prevailing winds The area should be well drained It should be located on the leeward side of the farm to avoid bad smell ii What factors should be considered in select... |
Iii Give the environment of a rabbit hutch. 45Lack proof Easy to clean Free from strong wind draught Safe from prodiors raised above ground level Floor to allow from drainage of urine and droppings Well ventilated Adequate space. Iv State the reasons for raising rabbit hutches above ground level. To ensure security fro... |
Ventilation Space requirements according to recommended stocking rate Basking exercise area Security of piglets e.g constructing guard rails Drainage Position of food troughs and water troughs in relation to dunging area. L a State the reasons why maintenance of farm structures is important. Avoid accidents when using ... |
Ownership of rights to the use of land ii List the land tenure Collective e.g communal and cooperative tenure Individual e.g owner-occupier, company and tenancy and landlordism lease held system b i What is land refers? Any organised action taken to improve the structure of land tenure and land use deliberate change in... |
Settlement is planned transfer of population from one area to another Resettlement is transferring population from more densely populated area to less populated one. Ii State the objectives of settlement and resettlement To settle the land lost 46To make use of idle land To create self employment To relieve population ... |
Compete with crops are nutrients, space, light, water Reduce quality of products Some are Some block irrigation channels and deprive fish of oxygen Some lower quality of pasture They increase production costs d Describe the wed control methods i Cultural Includes mulching, cover cropping, field hygiene, timely planting... |
6.a i What is a crop pest? Any organism that destroys is a nuisance to crops, either directly xxxxx, by feeding on tem or introducing disease causing ii Name the categories of crop pest? Insects- Micro-organisms Mites- Higher animals Birds- Molasses Nematodes- Rodents iii How can pests be controlled on the farm? By use... |
The use of a combination of various control methods b i What is a plant disease. Any alteration in the state of a plant or of its parts, which interrupts or disturbs the proper performance of functions of its parts. Ii Name the disease causing factors in crops. Viruses Mineral deficiency nutritional in balance Bacteria... |
Scare the birds Apply appropriate insecticides to control stalk bearer Fungal disease control use resistant varieties, plant certified seeds vi Harvesting Ready 3-9 months depending on variety Cut head panicle b Maize i Seedbed preparation Clear land early before the rains Harrow the land to medium tilth Cultivate land... |
Ii Planting Done at the beginning of rains Dry planting is recommended Spacing varies with variety i.e 23-30 cm x 57 90 cm Plant seed at 2.5 10 cm deep Planting manually or mechanically Apply DAP at 100 150 kg hectare in planting hole Top dress with CAN at 200kg hectare iii Weeding Weed at early stage to reduce competi... |
Iv Field management Thinning done early to get consistent growth Gapping done early v Pests control Scare birds e.g quellea and weaver birds Use appropriate control of pests e.g aphids, army worm e.g insecticides. Vi Disease control Use appropriate control e.g fungicides for smut, rust and maize stork vii Harvesting De... |
Iv Pest control White scale controlled by clean planting materials. V Diseases. Mosaic disease causes melting of leaves and deformed tubers Control by planting resistant varieties. Vi Harvesting Remove individual tubers or uproot whole plant Use stick or forked jembes to harvest Yields about 7-10 tons per hectare d Mil... |
Vi Pests Control 52Birds Scaring Rice hispid, stem Spray with BHC, DDT dimention Field rats Field rat poison vii Diseases Control Rice blast - Use loss nitrogen - Use resistant varieties yellow mottling - Quarantine. Viii Water regulation. Maintain water depth at 1 3 height of plant throughout growing period Ensure fre... |
Ii Forage Crop A plant which either grows naturally or is cultivated by farmers and used for feeding livestock. Iii A forage plant that is grown, harvested and given to livestock when ready. B Outline the methods that can be used to improve permanent potatoes . Irrigation Control weeds Top dress with N-fertilizers to a... |
C What factors determine the forage crop species to be established at a place ? 53Yield of forage species in terms of herbage is quantity per unit of land Resistance to pests and diseases Adaptability to the area where it is established Ease with which it can be established and eradicated Whether pure or mixed stand Gr... |
Skin, eye, nose, mouth, anus, ear, genital organs, mammary glands, navel cord. B i What is immunity? The ability of an animal to resist infection by disease ii Name the types of immunity. Natural immunity Artificial immunity iii What is a vector? A carrier of disease from one organism to another. It does not cause dise... |
Iv Explain the term incubation in livestock diseases Period between infection by pathogen and showing of symptoms of the disease. 10. Discuss the following diseases under appropriate sub-headings. A Red water i Causal agent Protozoa bibesia bigomina ii Symptoms Red urine Fever high temperature Loss of appetite Anaemia ... |
10. Discuss the following diseases under appropriate sub-headings. A Red water i Causal agent Protozoa bibesia bigomina ii Symptoms Red urine Fever high temperature Loss of appetite Anaemia Loss of production Jaundice Swollen lymph glands Licking soil Increased breathing iii Control measures Tick control e.g spraying, ... |
Discuss the following diseases under appropriate sub-headings. A Red water i Causal agent Protozoa bibesia bigomina ii Symptoms Red urine Fever high temperature Loss of appetite Anaemia Loss of production Jaundice Swollen lymph glands Licking soil Increased breathing iii Control measures Tick control e.g spraying, dipp... |
A i Name the sources of farm power Human power Wind power Animal power Oil fuel power gas paraffin Electricity Solar energy Wood charcoal Biogas power Nuclear energy ii Mention the ways in which solar energy is used on the farm. Production of electric energy by use of photo-electric cell panel Electricity used for ligh... |
Inefficient use of energy Leads to destruction of environment through indiscriminate felling of trees Snake produced pollutes environment Exhaustible source of power b i What are the requirements for animals used as a source of farm power? Good health healthy Fully grown maturing Well fed. Ii Give the benefits of using... |
Good health healthy Fully grown maturing Well fed. Ii Give the benefits of using animal power on the farm. Cheaper t buy than machines Loss time used than using human power Wider range of relief than tractor e.g hills 57Loss maintenance cost e.g no fuel needed Does more work than human power Not much skill and training... |
Ii Give the benefits of using animal power on the farm. Cheaper t buy than machines Loss time used than using human power Wider range of relief than tractor e.g hills 57Loss maintenance cost e.g no fuel needed Does more work than human power Not much skill and training needed to operate them Animals can provide manure ... |
Cheaper t buy than machines Loss time used than using human power Wider range of relief than tractor e.g hills 57Loss maintenance cost e.g no fuel needed Does more work than human power Not much skill and training needed to operate them Animals can provide manure iii State the limitations of using animal power Low work... |
C i State the advantages of farm mechanization. The rate at which a job can be completed is increased improves efficiency Number of man-days involved is reduces labour saving Products harvested mechanically are more uniform Uniformly harvested products are more acceptable to consumers Timeliness of operations Contribut... |
Capital outlay on machinery is high May lead to problem of soil capping Mechanization is more worthwhile in large scale farming enterprises Maintenance is expensive May create an unemployment problem Requires skilled manpower Requires uniform produce Tractors and ox-ploughs can not be used on steep land iii Why is mech... |
Ox plough, ox-time cultivator, ex-cart e State the functions of the following parts of a mouldboard plough. I Landside Stabilises the plough absorbs side thrust caused by furrow slice 58ii Mouldboard Inverts furrow slice buries woods trash iii Coulter Vertically cuts the soil or trash iv Share point. Digs opens cuts or... |
Point at which the top link is connected to tractor iii Scrapper Inverting furrow slice cleans disc iv Disc. Cutting the ground ploughing inverting overturning v Hub Contains roller bearings that allow the disc to roll while in operation. Vi Standard Holds the discs vii Springs Absorbs vertical shock of plough viii Fur... |
A farmer does not incur cost of buying tractor No cost of maintenance by farmer No risks of owning a tractor The farmer is able to carry out the task faster 59iii What are its disadvantages? May not be available when required May be very expensive to hire Some operators can produce poor quality work. FORM FOUR TOPICS. ... |
1.a Discuss the management of dairy cattle to ensure high milk production. I Selection Select good animals on the basis of high yield Select healthy animals Select animals with good body conformation Should be of high fertility level To have good temperament it docile cattle Poor animals should be coulled Selecting and... |
60iii Feeding management. Feed on a balanced diet, water, minerals, vitamins Give adequate fee Feed should be clean and free from contamination. Iv Housing Provide proper housing i.e well drained, clean, well ventilated, well lit Avoid overcrowding it provide enough space. V Disease and parasite control Keep animals he... |
Iv Housing Provide proper housing i.e well drained, clean, well ventilated, well lit Avoid overcrowding it provide enough space. V Disease and parasite control Keep animals healthy by routine vaccination Control external parasites by spraying using appropriate drugs e.g acaricides Control internal parasites by routines... |
V Disease and parasite control Keep animals healthy by routine vaccination Control external parasites by spraying using appropriate drugs e.g acaricides Control internal parasites by routines drenching using appropriate drugs Treat sick animals Isolate and put new animals under quarantine Avoid physical injuries to ani... |
Milk at regular intervals Use proper milking techniques Observe heat signs and signs of disease closely Handle animals properly Keep proper and good records and use them to evaluate the herd. B Describe the management of a dairy cow from the time of conception until calving gestation period Small breeds like Jersey and... |
B Describe the management of a dairy cow from the time of conception until calving gestation period Small breeds like Jersey and Guernsey should be served at 15-18 months of age having attained 250-270 kgs Large breeds at 18-20 months of age or 280 320kg live weight Milking is done for 7 months after conception Pregnan... |
Drying off of incalf cow at 2 months before calving i.e in 7 th month of gestation by skip milking or partial milking Mastities control antibiotics applied into feat canal i.e carry out dry cow therapy Drying up build body reserves hence increases milk production in the next location period The foetus also gets suffici... |
Spraying the incalf cow Avoid drenching toward the end of gestation as this may be dangerous to foetus In preparation for parturition, the incalf should be taken to a parturition pen next to homestead and wait for parturition signs 61Parturition signs include disterned udder, enlarged vulva, clear mucus discharge from ... |
Separate the calf from the dam after it has been licked and take to a warm calf pen Check and ensure that the placenta comes out a few hours after birth but if not, consult a veterinarian. C Explain the management practices of a dairy calf from birth until it is ready for the first service. Clean mucus from the calf as... |
C Explain the management practices of a dairy calf from birth until it is ready for the first service. Clean mucus from the calf as soon as it is born or ensure cow licks its calf dry Ensure the calf is breathing or administer artificial respiration if necessary Cut and disinfect umbilical cord Ensure the calf suckles ... |
Clean mucus from the calf as soon as it is born or ensure cow licks its calf dry Ensure the calf is breathing or administer artificial respiration if necessary Cut and disinfect umbilical cord Ensure the calf suckles the mother within the first 8 hours to get colostrum Feed the calf on colostrum for the first 4-7days K... |
Put 3 4 fingers in the calf s mouth Let the calf suck the fingers 62Place a bucket of milk at a convenient raised position Gently lower the fingers into the bucket of milk while the calf is still sucking the milk Repeat the procedure until the calf is able to drink from the bucket on its own. E What is zero grazing? Th... |
E What is zero grazing? The practice of rearing animals under confinement in stalls whereby food and water are brought to the animals. Ii State the advantages of zero grazing Easy to control livestock diseases High production per unit area of land Proper utilization of pasture i.e no trampling or fouling Animals do not... |
633.a Describe the preparations one would make before the arrival of day old chicks on the farm. A poultry house should be constructed The house should be well ventilated and should not allow draught inside A brooder should be ready 2-3 days before chicks arrive A coccidiostat should be bought ready for use in case aco... |
Spread food on the newspapers and some on feeders Avail proteins DCP and vitamins A and B. The protein and vitamin A encourage faster growth rate provide chick starter mash Provide feeders and waterers The farmer should ensure that the poultry house has a door to keep of predators like wild cats, jackals and foxes The ... |
The protein and vitamin A encourage faster growth rate provide chick starter mash Provide feeders and waterers The farmer should ensure that the poultry house has a door to keep of predators like wild cats, jackals and foxes The door also keeps of cold wind entering the house. B Discuss the artificial rearing of layer ... |
B Discuss the artificial rearing of layer chicks from day old upto the end of brooding. This is between hatching time upto 3 weeks old Ensure brooder corners are rounded Provide enough brooding space according to the number and age of the chicks Clean and disinfect the brooder and house Provide proper litter on the flo... |
This is between hatching time upto 3 weeks old Ensure brooder corners are rounded Provide enough brooding space according to the number and age of the chicks Clean and disinfect the brooder and house Provide proper litter on the floor e.g wood shavings Maintain appropriate range of temperatures according to the age of ... |
Collect eggs frequently, atleast twice a day Provide atleast 20g of layers mash per bird per day Ensure the birds have enough calcium by providing oyster shell Supply some grits to help in digestion Ensure enough supply of grits or vitamins Cull poor layers and diseased birds Debeak birds to prevent cannibalism or egg ... |
Avoid stress factors e.g noise, disturbance, etc Discourage broodiness among a the layers Maintain and repair the house and equipment as the need arises Provide enough feed throughs Provide grains in the litter to keep birds busy Isolate and treat sick birds Keep appropriate records Dispose off the dead birds by buryin... |
B List the factors that should be considered when grading eggs for marketing . Size, weight or volume of egg Colour Shell quality e.g rough or broken Shape of egg c i What is candling? Examining an egg for abnormalities by looking at it against a strong source of light. Ii Describe how to candle an egg 65Put a strong l... |
Ii Describe how to candle an egg 65Put a strong light under the egg and look at it contents Look at the external and internal contents If abnormalities are seen discord the egg iii State the reasons for candling an egg To check for fertility To confirm presence of chick during incubation d Explain the occurrence of dou... |
C What is milk let-down? The flow of milk from the upper region of the udder alveolar region to the gland and test cistern. Ii State the essentials of clean milk production. The milkmen should be clean Test for mastitis before milking Ensure clean milking utensils and equipment Have a clean milking parlour i.e shed Ens... |
The milkmen should be clean Test for mastitis before milking Ensure clean milking utensils and equipment Have a clean milking parlour i.e shed Ensure the cows are free from diseases e.g T.B. Cows with mastitis should be milked last Clean the udder Sieve the milk iii Explain the procedure of hand milking Collect all mil... |
Cows with mastitis should be milked last Clean the udder Sieve the milk iii Explain the procedure of hand milking Collect all milking equipment around so that you do not need to move unnecessarily once milking has started Restrain the cow Give some feeds Clean the udder with a clean towel Squeeze test to extract milk w... |
E State the factors which influence the amount of milk produced by a cow. Breed of animal Age of animal Period of lactation Health of the animal Temperament of the cow Feed and water supply Season of the year Animal handling during milking 6.Discuss the field production of the following crops. A Tea i Biological requir... |
B Cotton i Ecological requirements Requires 500 100mm, well distributed rainfall Altitude of 0-1500m Temperature above 15.5c o but below 30 o c Soils well drained with PH above 5 i.e alkalinic Black cotton soil or clay soil preferable ii Land preparation Clear the site of vegetation Remove all stumps and roots Remove a... |
Iv Field management Keep field weed free Thin out plants not required v Pests include cotton stainers, American Bellworm, pink bellworms and cotton lygus. They are controlled by using insecticides Control bacterial blight by using cultural means and jusarium with disease by using appropriate fungicides. Vi Harvesting. ... |
Pick cotton in dry season when lint is dry Sort out into grade A and B Use clean hands when harvesting Pick only clean cotton Avoid sisal bags and any form of contamination. C Coffee. Ecological requirements Rainfall of 1500 2000 mm per year, which is well distributed Well drained, fertile, deep volcanic soils having 5... |
C Coffee. Ecological requirements Rainfall of 1500 2000 mm per year, which is well distributed Well drained, fertile, deep volcanic soils having 5.3 6.0 PH Altitude of 1400 2000m Prefers cloudy conditions so provide shade trees ii Land Preparation. Prepare land six months early Remove roots to prevent armillarial disea... |
Ecological requirements Rainfall of 1500 2000 mm per year, which is well distributed Well drained, fertile, deep volcanic soils having 5.3 6.0 PH Altitude of 1400 2000m Prefers cloudy conditions so provide shade trees ii Land Preparation. Prepare land six months early Remove roots to prevent armillarial disease Carry o... |
Prepare land six months early Remove roots to prevent armillarial disease Carry out soil conservation e.g terracing Holes dug 3 months early Dimensions of holes are 60 x 60 x 60 cm Spacing at 2. X 2.7m or 1.3 x 1.3 m depending on a variety 68iii Transplanting Coffee is first planted in nurseries Transplant at onset of ... |
Iv Field management Mulching at all stages to control weeds and water conservation Proper weed control by slashing, mechanically and use of herbicides Pruning by single or multiple stem facilitates picking, disease and pest disease and pest control, spraying of chemicals, avoids overbearing and die back of roots and la... |
V Pests and diseases Major pests are leaf miner and antestia bug both controlled chemically and culturally Major coffee diseases are coffee berry disease CBD and leaf rust both controlled by applying fungicides and planting resistant varieties. Vi Harvesting. Done by hand Pick only crops berries or cherries Deliver to ... |
Coveid bug attacks young nuts and has no effective control 70Termites controlled by applying insecticides v Harvesting Matures from 5 10 years after transplanting Nuts picked 7 10 months after flowering f Citrus i Ecology Altitude of 0 2000m Atleast 900mm, well distributed rainfall annually Deep, well drained soils wit... |
Iv Pests and Diseases Citrus aphids, false codling moth, fruit flies, scale, insects and mites are controlled using appropriate chemicals Gummosis and citrus tristeza controlled by use of resistant rootstock v Harvesting Harvest by picking the fruits by hand Harvesting starts after 2 years Avoid damage by bruising Pack... |
7.a What do the following terms mean? I Total digestible nutrients T.D.N The sum of all digestible organic nutrients i.e carbohydrates, proteins and fats in a feed. Ii Starch Equivalent S.E Amount of pure starch which has the same energy as 100kg of that feed iii Digestible crude protein DCP Sum of all nitrogenous comp... |
I Total digestible nutrients T.D.N The sum of all digestible organic nutrients i.e carbohydrates, proteins and fats in a feed. Ii Starch Equivalent S.E Amount of pure starch which has the same energy as 100kg of that feed iii Digestible crude protein DCP Sum of all nitrogenous compounds in feed or total amount of prote... |
Ii Starch Equivalent S.E Amount of pure starch which has the same energy as 100kg of that feed iii Digestible crude protein DCP Sum of all nitrogenous compounds in feed or total amount of proteins in a feed iv Dry matter DM Also called digestible matter 71This is the actual percentage of proteins, carbohydrates and min... |
D A foodstuff contains 7 digestible crude protein DCP while another contains 62 D.C.P. Calculate the amount of foodstuff, in kilograms required to prepare 100kg of poultry feed containing 20 D.C.P by using the pearson square method 7 42 62 13 55 Quantity of first foodstuff 42 55 x 100 76.4kg Quantity of second foodstuf... |
The relationship generates money to both sides therefore both are producers and consumers. C What do the following terms mean? I Gross domestic product G.D.P The sum total of goods and services produced by a country within one year. Ii Gross national product GNP Total output from resources owned by the nationals of a c... |
Ii State the main implications of opportunity cost in farming. Poor decision leads to losses Correct decision leads to good profits iii When is opportunity cost nil or zero? When supply is unlimited When goods are free When there are no alternatives 9.a i What is production? The process of transforming productive resou... |
Land provides space for production Labour human effort Capital man made to assist other factors Management organises other factors b i Name the sources of capital for farming. Leading a genoies Personal savings and earnings Inherited property. Ii How is labour classified? Permanent Casual 73Family iii State the functio... |
Ii How is labour classified? Permanent Casual 73Family iii State the functions of farm manager Planning Gathering information Comparing levels of production with those of neighbouring farms Detecting weaknesses and constraints and finding ways and means of overcoming them Keeping up to date farm records Implementing fa... |
Permanent Casual 73Family iii State the functions of farm manager Planning Gathering information Comparing levels of production with those of neighbouring farms Detecting weaknesses and constraints and finding ways and means of overcoming them Keeping up to date farm records Implementing farm management decisions Takin... |
Ii State agricultural examples of this law. Use of varying units of labour on a fixed unit of land Feeding dairy cattle with varying units of feed for milk production Using varying units of fertilizer in the production of a given crop d i What is production function? The relationship between the units of input that a f... |
Increasing returns Constant returns Decreasing returns iii What is a decreasing returns to a production function? A production function where each additional unit of input results into a smaller increase in output than the proceeding unit of input. E State the ways in which farmers may improve the production efficiency... |
E State the ways in which farmers may improve the production efficiency in farming. Following proper livestock production practices Efficient use of labour Following proper crop rotation practices e.g spacing and control of pests and diseases Mechanization of farm operations Adoption of new techniques and methods of pr... |
Following proper livestock production practices Efficient use of labour Following proper crop rotation practices e.g spacing and control of pests and diseases Mechanization of farm operations Adoption of new techniques and methods of production Organising marketing activities to realize high prices as possible Revising... |
Ii Give the ways through which farmers may adjust to risks and uncertainties . Diversification Selecting a more certain promising enterprise Contracting giving contracts Insurance e.g crops and livestock Input rationing Adopting modern methods of production Flexibility in production methods iii State how the government... |
Diversification Selecting a more certain promising enterprise Contracting giving contracts Insurance e.g crops and livestock Input rationing Adopting modern methods of production Flexibility in production methods iii State how the government helps farmers to overcome risks and uncertainties Weather forecasts Providing ... |
Total output income less variable costs ii Use the information provided below to calculate the gross margin of beans per hectare. -. Crop yields 20 bags - Price per bag Shs. 2000 - Casual labour Shs. 1,000 - Purchase of seeds Shs. 3,000 - Purchase of fertilizers Shs. 1,200 - Ploughing Shs. 1,000 - Purchase of gunny bag... |
- Crop yields 20 bags - Price per bag Shs. 2000 - Casual labour Shs. 1,000 - Purchase of seeds Shs. 3,000 - Purchase of fertilizers Shs. 1,200 - Ploughing Shs. 1,000 - Purchase of gunny bags Shs. 300 Gross margin gross output variable costs Gross output yield x price 20 bags x shs. 2000 shs. 40,000 75Total variable cos... |
H i What is budgeting? The estimation of inputs and outputs both physically and financially, in a production process. Ii Name the types of farm budgets. Complete budget prepared for each enterprise on the farm Partial budget prepared for specific enterprises when there is a minor change required. Iii State the importan... |
Ii Name the types of farm budgets. Complete budget prepared for each enterprise on the farm Partial budget prepared for specific enterprises when there is a minor change required. Iii State the importance of budgeting in farming Assists the farmer to estimate the required production resources e.g labour, capital etc As... |
Complete budget prepared for each enterprise on the farm Partial budget prepared for specific enterprises when there is a minor change required. Iii State the importance of budgeting in farming Assists the farmer to estimate the required production resources e.g labour, capital etc Assists in making farm management dec... |
Iii State the importance of budgeting in farming Assists the farmer to estimate the required production resources e.g labour, capital etc Assists in making farm management decisions when comparing alternative Helps to reduce uncertainty in the farming process Encourage farmers to be efficient with the hope of meeting t... |
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