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Agro 271: Pasture And Fodder Management Question Paper

Agro 271: Pasture And Fodder Management

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Agricultural Education And Extension

Institution: Kisii University question papers

Exam Year:2017

INSTRUCTION:
Answer ALL questions in section A and any three in section B.

SECTION A. (40MKS)

1. Define the following terms: (6mks)
(a) Hay and silage.
(b) Manure and fertiliser.
(c) Grass and legume.

2. What are the two most common families in grasslands? (2mks)

3. Explain how the following parts as used with respect to identification of grasses. (10mks)

a. leaf sheath
b. Auricles
c. Collar
d. Ligule
e. Leaf Blade

4. State methods of preparing a clean tilled seed bed. (6mks).

5. Explain why it is usually best to seed the land to a mixture of grasses and legumes when establishing permanent pastures. (4mks)

6. What are the benefits of fire as a method of weed control in forages?.(4mks).

7. State how management affects the quality of hay. (8mks)

SECTION B (30MKS)

8. Discuss in details why do farmers conserve forages. (10mks)

9. Forage for hay or silage should be harvested at the right stage of maturity. Discuss. (10mks).

10. Discuss briefly the cause of upward spiral in temperature in hay and state why it is undesirable . (10mks)

11. The success of no tillage forage seeding largely depends upon precise management practises . Discuss. (10mks)

Agro 271: Pasture And Fodder Management Question Paper

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