KCSE 2010 Agriculture P1
KCSE 2010 Agriculture P1
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Below is a diagram of a weed. Study the diagram carefully and answer the questions that follow.
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(i) Which diagram represents the correct way of pruning? (l/i mark)
(ii) Give a reason for your answer in (i) above. (1 mark)
(b) State two ways in which pruning assists in controlling crop diseases. (1 mark)
21 On 1st January 2009, Kaburu Farm started farm operations with Ksh 30,000 cash. During the
month, the farm made the following transactions. Study the transactions and prepare a cash
analysis for Kaburu Farm for the month of January. (5 VT. marks)
Date Transaction Amount (Ksrri
05/01/09 Livestock sales 80,000
08/01/09 Crop sales 50,000
15/01/09 Bought seed for planting 7,500
20/01/09 Paid K.F.A. for fertilizer 16,400
25/01/09 Bought livestock feeds 50,000
30/01/09 Paid wages for planting & weeding 56,000
31/01/09 Received cash from K.C.C. for milk 120,000
delivery
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22 (a) What do the figures 18:46:10 on afertilizer bag represent? (11 marks)
(b) Calculate the quantity of filler materials in the fertilizer in (a) above. (1 mark)
23 (a) Explain eight factors that can encourage soil erosion. . (8 marks)
(b) Describe the seven management practices that should be carried out on a vegetable nursery
after sowing seeds until the seedlings are ready for transplanting. (7 marks)
(c) State five soil factors that should be considered when selecting a crop to grow in an area
24 (a) Outline five ways in which high temperature affects agricultural production in Kenya.
(5 marks)
(b) (i) Explain four precautions that should be observed when harvesting cotton. (4 marks)
(ii) Describe the harvesting of sugar cane. (3 marks)
(c) Explain eight factors that should be considered when planning to set up a farm business.
(8 marks)
25 (a) Explain six physical methods that can be used to control crop pests on the farm. (6 marks)
(b) Describe the production of bulb onions under the following sub-headings:
(i) field management; (4 marks)
(ii) harvesting. (3 marks)
(c) Explain seven factors that influence seed rates in crop production.(7 marks)