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A farmer was asked to apply fertilizers as follows:
60 kg/ha nitrogen (top dressing)
60 kg/ha P205 (in planting hole).
60 kg/ha K20. How much sulphate of ammonia (20%) would be required per hectare? How much double super-phosphate (40%) P2O5would be required per hectare? How much muriate of potash (50% K20) would be required per hectare?
Date posted:
March 15, 2019
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Determination of Fertilizer Rates
Date posted:
March 15, 2019
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Properties and Identification of Fertilizers
Date posted:
March 15, 2019
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Role of Micronutrients and Their Deficiency Symptoms
Date posted:
March 15, 2019
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Outline five benefits of using biogas as a source of power in the farm
Date posted:
March 12, 2019
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Describe 10 signs of a sick cattle.
Date posted:
March 12, 2019
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Explain the life cycle of pork tapeworm.
Date posted:
March 12, 2019
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What causes scouring in calves?
Date posted:
March 12, 2019
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Name poultry diseases that are controlled through vaccination
Date posted:
March 12, 2019
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How does cover crops help to conserve water in the soil?
Date posted:
March 12, 2019
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State how microorganisms are beneficial to crops.
Date posted:
March 12, 2019
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Outline various ways that are used during execution of agricultural tenancies.
Date posted:
March 11, 2019
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Outline THREE Policy guidelines on development, preservation, and utilization of agricultural land.
Date posted:
March 11, 2019
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Discuss 9 cultural methods of pests control giving a good example of pest to control.
Date posted:
March 11, 2019
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Discuss physical methods of pest control in agricultural farms.
Date posted:
March 11, 2019
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Buseola fusca is a major pest of maize and sorghum .Discuss its biology, damage and management in regard to these cereal crops.
Date posted:
March 11, 2019
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Discuss Sitotroga cerealella and its effects to grains during storage.
Date posted:
March 11, 2019
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Discuss Sitophilus zeamais pests and their negative effects to farm produce.
Date posted:
March 11, 2019
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Discuss how Bean-fly pests causes damage in Beans.
Date posted:
March 11, 2019
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Explain the methods used in control of Diamondback moth pests.
Date posted:
March 11, 2019
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Discuss Diamondback moth as one of the commonly found agricultural pests in farms.
Date posted:
March 11, 2019
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Study the diagram of a sheep shown below carefully and answer the questions that follow:
(i) What operation is usually carried out on the part labelled A?
(ii) Give two reasons for carrying out the operation in (i) above
(iii) At what age should the above operation be carried out?
(iv)Give the methods used for the operation
(v) Name routine management practice carried out on the part labelled B
Date posted:
March 8, 2019
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The diagram below is part of a farm structure. Study it and then answer the questions that follow:
(a) Name part of structure represented above
(b) Identify parts labelled P, Q, R, and S
(c) Give the functions of the part labeled P and S
Date posted:
March 8, 2019
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List four structural requirements for proper housing of farm animal to maintain good health
Date posted:
March 8, 2019
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Explain five structural and functional differences between the petrol and diesel engines
Date posted:
March 8, 2019
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Below are illustrations showing the various parts of the Kenya top bar hive. Use the illustration
to answer the question that follow
ii) How can a farmer attract bees to colonize a new hive?
iii) Outline the procedure of opening the hive to harvest honey
Date posted:
March 8, 2019
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The illustration below shows a method of identifying pigs. Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow:-
i) On the diagram A provided below, draw the mark to indicate a pig number 147,
using the procedure of ear-notching in diagram
ii) What is the recommended stage of growth in pigs at which the ear-notching should be
carried out?
iii) State any three reasons why weight is an important routine management practice in pig
production
Date posted:
March 8, 2019
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State four factors which influence the selection of materials for constructing a dairy shed.
Date posted:
March 8, 2019
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Below is a diagram of a fish pond, study it and answer the questions that follow
i) Label the parts marked K and L
ii) Give a reason why part M is usually deeper than the rest of the pond
iii) State three maintenance practices carried out in the pond
Date posted:
March 8, 2019
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21 Study the illustration of a farm structure below and answer the questions that follow
i) Name the parts labeled E F G H.
ii) State the function of the parts labeled
iii) Name two chemicals preservatives used to treat the wooden parts of the structure against
insects and fungal damage
Date posted:
March 8, 2019