(a) In what three ways can specimen A (RADIO TRANSMITTER) enhance farmers’ productivity?
(b)(i) Name the operation for which specimen B (BURDIZZO PLIER) is used.
(ii) Describe how specimen B is used
(iii) State two maintenance practices for specimen B
(c) Give three uses of specimen C (BASKET)
(d) State the importance of specimen D (EGG CANDLER)
Explanation
(a) Specimen A (Radio Transmitter) will enhance farmers' productivity in the following ways:
- Farmers learn of modern practices through it.
- Farmers are informed of the weather forecasts.
- Available inputs and policies of government are communicated through the medium.
- Market information is relayed for farmers' benefit, e.g. for better marketing of the product.
- Notices of meetings/community gatherings are communicated through the medium
(b)(i) Specimen B is burdizzo plier and it is used for castration, that is, cutting the spermatic Cord of the male.
(ii) Specimen B ( burdizzo pliers) can be used in the following ways:
- The burdizzo plier has to be opened and the spermatic cord located and inserted between the pliers.
- The burdizzo plier is then clamped down on the spermatic cord for a minute, one after the other. Then release and remove the pliers.
(iii) Methods of maintenance:
- clean after use or wash and dry,
- grease or oil metal parts,
- store in a rack in a cool, dry place,
- protect from termite attack if it is a wooden handle
(c) Uses of specimen C (Basket):
- It is used for the transport of farm produce and storage of produce. I
- t can also be used as a sieve as well as to crop fish.
(d) Importance of specimen D -Egg Candler:
- It is used for candling eggs to detect its fertility or viability.