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Planning And Management In Agricultural Development Question Paper

Planning And Management In Agricultural Development

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Planning And Management

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

EPM 351:
PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT IN AGRICULTURAL
DEVELOPMENT

DATE: Monday, 28th December, 2009

TIME: 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.
1.
a)
Using examples, explain how Government Land ownership has affected
agricultural
development
in
Kenya
(6
marks)

b)
Explain why Kenyan farmers are encouraged to plan for crop rotation

(6 marks)

c)
Describe how Kenya government is planning to expand the area under
irrigation.
(6
marks)

d)
Describe George’s agricultural policy with respect to economical
development
(6
marks)

e)
Briefly explain how the marketing of maize in Kenya has affected food
security.

(6 marks)

2.
Discuss the fact that Africa and Kenya in particular benefited from the green
revolution of 1960’s and 1970s.

(20 marks)

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3.
a)
Advances in biotechnology have helped Kenya improve in food
production. Discuss this statement by giving relevant examples.

(14 marks)

b)
What are the key areas of concern as Kenya prepares to adopt
“genetically
modified
organisms”.
(6
marks)

4.
a)
Describe how agricultural projects are contributing to environmental
pollution
in
Kenya.
(15
marks)

b)
Briefly explain the measures put in place to minimize pollution in (4 a
above)
(5
marks)

5. a) Discuss
the
intervention strategies meant to support livelihoods and
improve access to food or income in Kenya.

(12 marks)

b)
Explain how structure adjustments of 1980s affected agricultural
production
in
Kenya.
(8
marks)

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