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Agro 271: Pasture And Fodder Crop Question Paper

Agro 271: Pasture And Fodder Crop

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Agriculture

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AGRICULTURE
AGRO 271: PASTURE AND FODDER CROP
STREAMS: BSC (AGRIC) Y2S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: FRIDAY 19/4/2013 8.30 AM – 10.30AM
INSTRUCTIONS:

Label your answer clearly
Don’t mix up answers
Answer all questions in section A and any two in section B.

SECTION A:

QUESTION ONE

Define the following terms a used in pasture and fodder crop managements. [4 Marks]
(i) Pasture
(ii) Fodder
(iii) Forage
(iv) Ecosystem.

QUESTION TWO

Briefly explain three primary development stages of grasses which should be recognized for grazing managements. [10 Marks]

QUESTION THREE

(a) States the main aims of pasture and fodder crop establishment. [2 Marks]
(b) Explain the factors which should be considered when establishing pasture. [6 Marks]

QUESTION FOUR

(a) Define the term seed dormancy [2 Marks]

(b) Explain methods that can be used to break seed dormancy. [6 Marks]

SECTION B: ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS

QUESTION FIVE

(a) Explain factors that affect the carrying capacity and the stocking rate. [10 Marks]

(b) With an aid of a graph discus the relationship between the stocking rates and pasture production per unit area. [10 Marks]

QUESTION SIX

(a) Explain three factors that affect hay quality. [6 Marks]

(b) State the physical qualities of a good hay. [6 Marks]

(c) Explain the two phases during the silage making process. [8 Marks]

QUESTION SEVEN

(a) Discuss three major types of grazing systems stating two advantages and two disadvantages in each method. [15 Marks]

(b) Write short notes on nitrogen fixation by legume pastures. [5 Marks]

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Agro 271: Pasture And Fodder Crop Question Paper

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