- The condition of the land. land with stones and stumps require a disc plough. a land with couch grass
- type of tilth required: fine tilth require different types of implements
- Depth of cultivation heavy implement is necessary when deep cultivation is needed. light implements are needed in shallow cultivation.
- Capital availability: with enough money, a suitable implement can be bought
- Source of the power on the form includes animals, tractor hand
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State the two types of the multiple stem pruning system in coffee.
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State the two types of the multiple stem pruning system in coffee.
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Study the diagrams below. (a) Name the process used to test Irish potatoes in readiness for planting.
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Study the diagrams below.
a) Name the process used to test Irish potatoes in readiness for planting.
b) Which of the two is suitable for planting?
c) Give a reason for your answer in (b) above.
d) Give two reasons why maize need to be earthed.
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The diagram below illustrate a compost heap. Study it carefully.
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The diagram below illustrate a compost heap. Study it carefully.
(a) Name the parts labeled K – N
(b) State one use of each of the parts labeled K, M, N and O
(c ) List four reasons why compost manure is not popularly used in the farm.
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The diagram labeled E and F illustrate some soil structure. Study them carefully and answer the questions that follow
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The diagram labeled E and F illustrate some soil structure. Study them carefully and answer the questions that follow.
(i) Identify the soil structure E and F.
(ii) List down two field practices which can destroys the structures shown above.
(iii) Give two characteristic of a fertile soil.
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September 30, 2019
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State two reasons why shifting cultivation has become unpopular in Kenya.
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State two reasons why shifting cultivation has become unpopular in Kenya.
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State four effects of post election violence in 2008 to agriculture production.
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State four effects of post election violence in 2008 to agriculture production.
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State four deficiency symptoms of nitrogenous fertilizers.
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State four deficiency symptoms of nitrogenous fertilizers.
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State two examples of nitrogenous fertilizers.
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State two examples of nitrogenous fertilizers.
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Farmer growing maize on 10 hectares is to dress it with sulphate of ammonia (20% N) at the rate. of 120kg of S.A for hectare....
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Farmer growing maize on 10 hectares is to dress it with sulphate of ammonia (20% N) at the rate. of 120kg of S.A for hectare. AT the local market, S.A is available in 50Kg bag selling at 1500/- per bag. Calculate the amount of S.A the farmer needs to top dress his crop of maize.
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September 30, 2019
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What is the importance of seed dressing in crop production?
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What is the importance of seed dressing in crop production?
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Name any two physical characteristics used to classify soil.
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Name any two physical characteristics used to classify soil.
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Explain the management practices that a farmer should carry out to improve milk production in a low dairy herd.
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Explain the management practices that a farmer should carry out to improve milk production in a low dairy herd.
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September 25, 2019
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Study the tools below and answer the questions that follow.
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Study the tools below and answer the questions that follow.
a)Identify the tools labelled F, G, H and I.
b) Give the uses of each of the tools labelled H and I.
c) Name the part of the animal where tool F is placed when in use
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September 25, 2019
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At what age should the male piglet be castrated.
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At what age should the male piglet be castrated.
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Outline the procedure of castrating a male piglet.
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Outline the procedure of castrating a male piglet.
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Below is a diagram of the power transmission system of a tractor engine. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
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Below is a diagram of the power transmission system of a tractor engine. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
a) Name the parts labelled C, D and E.
b) State the functions of parts C, D and E.
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September 25, 2019
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The diagrams below illustrate ectoparasites . Study them and answer the questions that follow.
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The diagrams below illustrate ectoparasites. Study them and answer the questions that follow.
a) Identify the parasites labelled A and B.
b) Name the livestock affected by the parasite labelled A.
c) State two harmful effects of parasites A and B in livestock production.
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September 25, 2019
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Give three reasons for steaming up an in-calf heifer.
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Give three reasons for steaming up an in-calf heifer.
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September 25, 2019
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Name four diseases in poultry that are controlled by vaccination.
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Name four diseases in poultry that are controlled by vaccination.
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September 25, 2019
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Give two reasons why sows may eat piglets immediately after farrowing.
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Give two reasons why sows may eat piglets immediately after farrowing.
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September 25, 2019
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