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The following illustrations show the behavior of chicks at different temperatures in a brooder.
(a) Explain the temperature conditions in each of the four diagrams A, B, C and D.
(b) State any other requirement of a good brooder.
Date posted:
September 13, 2019
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Study the diagram below that shows the power transmission system in a tractor engine.
(i) Label the parts 1 – 4 .
(ii) What technical term is used to refer to attaching an implement to a tractor.
Date posted:
September 13, 2019
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Name two types of labour records that can be kept by a large scale plantation farmer.
Date posted:
September 13, 2019
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Name any three crops that can be propagated by use of suckers.
Date posted:
September 13, 2019
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The diagram below shows livestock parasites. Study the diagrams and answer the questions that follow.
a) Identify the parasites X and Y above.
b) State two effects that are caused by the parasite labeled X on the animal’s body.
c) Name one disease transmitted by parasite labeled X above.
d) State three measures taken to control the parasite labeled Y above.
Date posted:
September 13, 2019
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The diagram below shows a tractor drawn implement. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
a) Name the parts A, B, C and D.
b) State two advantages of using the above implement over mould- board plough.
c) State the function of the parts labeled.
i) A
ii) D
Date posted:
September 13, 2019
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State four disadvantages of animal drawn implements over tractor drawn implements.
Date posted:
September 13, 2019
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State two factors that could cause sudden stopping of a tractor engine.
Date posted:
September 13, 2019
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State one significance of mobile calf pen in calf rearing.
Date posted:
September 13, 2019
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State four factors that determine the choice of poultry rearing system that a farmer chooses to use.
Date posted:
September 13, 2019
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Name three reasons that would make a farmer use a Machakos dip instead of a plunge dip to control ticks.
Date posted:
September 12, 2019
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State three signs of attack by endoparasites a farmer can observe.
Date posted:
September 12, 2019
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State three reasons that would make a farmer opt to rear indigenous cattle breeds instead of exotic cattle breeds.
Date posted:
September 12, 2019
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The diagram below shows pests that affect crops when in the field. Study the diagrams and answer the questions that follow.
a) Identify the pest J, K and L.
b) State two ways of controlling the pest labeled L above
c) State one crop attacked by the pest labeled J and K above.
Date posted:
September 12, 2019
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Name two ways in which predators affect agricultural production
Date posted:
September 12, 2019
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The following was carried out to determining the humus content in soil sample. The sample weighing 120gm was heated in an oven at 1050c. the dried sample was weighed and found to be 112gm. Again it was strongly heated and weighed recording a mass of 106gm.
(a) Calculate the weight of water in the soil.
(b) Calculate the percentage of humus in the soil sample.
(c) How many times is water content in the soil sample more than humus content?.
(d) Outline four farming practices that are used to improve soil structure.
Date posted:
August 5, 2019
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Give four reasons why farmers are advised to raise tea in polythene sleeves.
Date posted:
August 5, 2019
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Describe the factors that would affect the supply of maize in a local market.
Date posted:
June 14, 2019
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Give Four examples of working capital a farmer can use in production of maize.
Date posted:
June 14, 2019
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Outline four maintenance practices of a subsoiler.
Date posted:
June 14, 2019
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Differentiate the advantages of animal power over tractor power.
Date posted:
June 14, 2019
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State four factors to be considered in order to achieve optimum animal power in the farm
Date posted:
June 13, 2019
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State four abnormalities which can be observed during egg candling
Date posted:
June 13, 2019
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Name four ingredients used in making artificial colostrum
Date posted:
June 13, 2019
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Differentiate between pen mating and flock mating.
Date posted:
June 13, 2019
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State three advantages of fold system of rearing poultry.
Date posted:
June 13, 2019
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Give two ways of ensuring that anaerobic conditions are achieved during silage making process.
Date posted:
June 13, 2019
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Explain why it is necessary to allow freshly cut sorghum to wilt before feeding it to livestock.
Date posted:
June 13, 2019
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State four factors that determine the nutrient content of hay.
Date posted:
June 13, 2019
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State one difference between Topping and Top-dressing.
Date posted:
June 13, 2019