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Krm 303: Field Crop Production Question Paper

Krm 303: Field Crop Production

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2016

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2016/2017

FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AGRICULRURE RESOURSE MANAGEMENT AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION(SCIENCE)

KRM 303: FIELD CROPS PRODUCTION.

DATE: Friday 25th November 2016. TIME: 4.30p.m-6.30p.m

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other three questions.

1. a) discuss what (Triticum aestivum) under the following sub-headings.

i) Seedbed preparation. (4marks)
ii) Planting. (3marks)
iii) Weed control. (3marks)

b) Why is sorghum better adapted to low rainfall regimes than maize. (8marks)

c) Why is maize (Zea mays) production declining in Kenya. (7marks)

2. a) Describe the options of crop residue management available for maize growers stating merits and demerits of each option described. (9marks)
b) Explain how good soil fertility status can be maintained in tea ( Camellia sinensis) farms. (6marks)

3. a) Describe wet method of coffee (Coffea Arabica) processing. (9marks)

b) Describe ideal water control strategies in lowland rice (Oryza sativa). (6marks)

4. Describe on and off farm impacts of soil erosion due to field crops cultivation in kenya (15marks)

5. a) Explain why drip irrigation and top dressing should not be done within 10 cm of soil body to benefit coffee most. (3marks)

b) Describe environmental factors which influence level of field crops in Kenya. (12marks)

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