(a) State the collective name for specimens D, E (Secateurs), and F (Pruning saw).
(b) Write three descriptive features of each of specimens D, E, and F.
(c) State two functions of specimen E.
(d) Explain’ three maintenance practices for specimens D, E, and F.
(a) State the title of the experimental set-up for specimens A, B, and C.
(b) If 50cm\(^{3}\) of water is added to each of specimens A, B, and C, calculate the amount of water retained by each specimen
(c) From the results of your calculation in (b) above, identify specimens A, B, and C with reasons
(d) State the conclusion of the experimental set-up
(e) State four functions of water to crop plants
Explain briefly the following terms in farm management: (a) farm valuation. (b) cash analysis account; (c) profit and loss account; (d) balance sheet.
(a) List four marketing agents for agricultural products. (b) Discuss briefly four importance of middlemen in agricultural marketing. (c) Outline eight problems of agricultural marketing in Nigeria.
a) Explain the term ration. (b) Name four classes of livestock feed and list two characteristics of each class. Distinguish between maintenance and production rations
(a) State seven reasons for good housing in poultry management. (b) Describe briefly nine essential features of a poultry deep litter house
(a). State three effects of maize weevil on maize grains. (b) Explain briefly five general control measures of insect pests of grains in storage. (c) Name the vector for each of the following crop diseases: (i) groundnut rosette; (ii) maize streak; (iii) cassava mosaic.
Describe briefly the production of cocoa under the following headings: – (a) method of propagation; (b) climatic a ( soil requirements.’ (c) nursery requirement; (d) maturity period., (e) method of harvesting; (f) two major diseases and their control
Write short notes on the following: (a) bush burning; (b) clean clearing; (c) organic manuring
(a) Explain briefly four factors of soil formation. (b) List four chemical processes in the weathering of rocks.
(a) Explain the term farm mechanisation (b) State seven advantages and seven disadvantages of farm mechanization
(a) Discuss briefly four ways in which any three of the following Government agricultural programmes have contributed to the agricultural development of Nigeria: (i) Agricultural Development projects (ii) Farm Settlement Scheme .(iii) Co-operative Farming (iv) River Basin and Rural Development Authorities (v) Agricultural Research Institutes
(b) List four agro-based industries. in Nigeria and state the raw materials used in each Industry.
Which of the following gives the proper channel of agricultural marketing?
- A. produce - wholesaler - retailer - consumer
- B. producer-consumer-retailer-wholesaler
- C. producer-retailer-wholesale-consumer
- D. producer-wholesaler-consumer-retailer
- E. producer-retailer-consumer-wholesaler
A motorized sprayer was purchased at N2,000.0 and sold at N1,000.00 after 5 years. calculate the annual depreciation of the sprayer.
- A. N100.00
- B. N200.00
- C. N300.00
- D. N400.00
- E. N500.00
The source of farm credit which is interest-free is
- A. a commercial bank
- B. an agricultural and co-operative bank
- C. a money lender
- D. a co-operative society
- E. self financing
The quantity of food crop available for sale at the current market price over a period of time is known as
- A. demand
- B. joint supply
- C. supply
- D. competitive demand
- E. surplus
Which of the following types of labour is commonly used in peasant agriculture?
- A. skilled
- B. casual
- C. migratory
- D. family
- E. co-operative
The mating of different breeds of animals is known as
- A. out breeding
- B. cross-breeding
- C. line-breeding
- D. in-breeding
- E. back-crossing
Cow dung is usually added to a fish pond in order to encourage the growth of
- A. lichen and mosses
- B. phytoplankton and zooplankton
- C. celosia and amaranthus
- D. shallot and lilly
- E. lettuce and cabbage
The depth of a fish pond depends on the
- A. location
- B. landscape
- C. type of fish to be reared
- D. age of fish
- E. purpose of keeping the fish
Which of the following is most ideal when cow dies due to anthrax disease?
- A. bury or burn the carcass of the dead animal immediately
- B. slaughter all other animal in the herd
- C. cull the close relations of the dead animal
- D. fumigate all pens
- E. perform a post mortern examination on the dead animal