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Q1a.
1. It provides source of income for the farmer.
2. It provides jobs and opportunities.
Q1b.
| Raw material | Product |
|---|---|
| Palm oil | cloth |
| Cotton | dye |
| Latex | bread |
| Cereal | soap |
Q1c.
1. Enhancing soil fertility and crop management with modern fertilizers.
2. Developing high-yield and disease-resistant crop varieties.
3. Mechanizing farming processes.
Q1d.
2. Poor communication network.
3. Inconsistent government policies and support for farmers.
Q2a
Extensive System | Intensive System |
|---|---|
I. It requires larger land areas for poultry. | I. It can be conducted in smaller, confined spaces. |
II. It requires low initial investment and operational cost. | II. It requires higher initial investment and operational cost. |
III. Low stocking density. | III. High stocking density. |
Q2b
1. Poor sanitation and hygiene.
2. Inadequate nutrition.
3. Disease outbreak.
Q2c
No. of chicks hatched = 20
No. of chicks died = 5
Percentage death =
Percentage death =
Percentage death = 25%
Q3ai Farm power is any form of energy available to do work on the farm.
3aii Advantages
- It helps to perform work on the farm.
- It is a form of energy.
Disadvantages
- It is not guaranteed.
3aiii
- Human power
- Animal power
3b
- They are grown for food.
- They provide shade.
- They help beautify the environment.
Q4
a(i). Mulching is the application of dry grasses or leaves at the base of plants to prevent drought or evaporation.
(ii)
- To prevent leaching
- To add nutrient to the soil
- To maintain moisture
b(i)
- Improves soil structure
- Helps to decompose organic matter
- Helps control pests and diseases
(ii)
- Food
- Income
5a(i). Cattle
- Holstein
- Boran
- Angus
- Ankole (Take 2)
(ii). Pig
- Yorkshire
- Large White
- Duroc
- Landrace (Take 2)
(b)
i. Source of food
ii. Provide income for the farmer
iii. Fertilizer production (compost)
iv. Employment
c i. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) ii. Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) iii. Swine Fever
